Prenatal Colostrum Expression: Understanding This Neuvola Recommendation
Prenatal colostrum expression has become a standard recommendation across Neuvola clinics in Helsinki and throughout Finland. If you’re pregnant and around 35–37 weeks, you’ve probably received syringes and an instruction sheet from your midwife. You might be wondering: Is this necessary? Is it safe? Does this mean someone thinks I won’t be able to breastfeed? […]
How does induced birth work in Helsinki?
We have already covered cesarean birth, and today is time to talk about induced birth in Helsinki and Espoo hospitals. Many birthing people and partners face a potential induction with fear and anxiety, so let’s try to put all my doula knowledge to work on release those feelings and ease your journey. Let’s go!
Neuvola Visits: How to Advocate for Yourself
Finland’s neuvola system is a wonderful support for pregnancy, but each visit can feel different depending on the professional’s approach. To make sure your preferences are understood and respected, here are five strategies to help you confidently advocate for yourself during neuvola visits.
Mum / Parent & Baby Groups in Helsinki
Welcome to you and your baby to the amazing Helsinki city (or Espoo & Vantaa, commonly known as Helsinki metropolitan area). Are you feeling a bit lonely with your peanut in the city? Maybe you didn’t know that there are many mum/parent & baby groups in Helsinki. My favorite part? Most of them are hosted […]
The Postpartum Hotel in Helsinki
Did you know that you can stay at a hotel during your postpartum period right after giving birth in Helsinki? If you’re delivering at Naistenklinikka, the postpartum hotel in Helsinki could be a great option for you. Here’s everything you need to know.
How is a cesarean birth in Helsinki?
If you are considering a cesarean birth for your upcoming baby and you live in the Helsinki metropolitan area, this post is for you! Here’s all my doula knowledge about cesarean births in HUS hospitals, and of course, why you shall consider a doula for your cesarean birth in Helsinki. Let’s go!
Can I choose my hospital of birth in Helsinki?
Great question! A big worry for all families when preparing for birth in Helsinki, or, even more, in Uusimaa region. Where shall I go? Can I choose my hospital of preference? What are my options if I want a physiological, supported, respected birth? Some recent changes have impacted your options, so let’s discuss how the […]
How does a breastfeeding visit work?
I remember my first time going to the gynecologist and thinking: what is going to happen there? What should I expect? What is going to be normal or not? I don’t want you to feel the same way when you need breastfeeding or chestfeeding help. So, today, I want to explain how a breastfeeding or […]
Birthing in Finland: a Podcast for your parenting journey
Today I take the time and opportunity to introduce you to an incredible podcast series made by Danielle. Danielle is a postpartum doula that worked until 2024 in Helsinki Finland. She was also the co-founder of The Nest Doulas, the doula collective I’m part of. Nowadays, Danielle works in Amsterdam, and you can check her […]
Top 10 Breastfeeding Myths I Hear All the Time as a Lactation Consultant in Helsinki.
I’ve been living in Finland for over five years now, supporting incredible families as they navigate their parenting journey. One of my most popular services is my breastfeeding support visits in Helsinki and Espoo. Thanks to these visits, I can share with you the common breastfeeding myths I still encounter.