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.

The Postpartum Hotel in Helsinki

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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?

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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? 

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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 […]

Birthing in Finland: a Podcast for your parenting journey

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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 […]

Courses for Families in Helsinki this spring & summer 2024

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I am so happy for finally being able to share my complete schedule of courses for families offering for the spring-summer season! Spring took a bit to kick in but it’s finally here and, as a family, it’s always easy to move around Helsinki and attend to activities. That’s why I come with a complete […]

Doulas in Helsinki (& Finland): Your Top 5 Questions Solved

As an expectant parent in Finland, you may have stumbled upon the concept of a doula. Perhaps you’ve found yourself here, and maybe you even have an inkling of what we do and our role—I’ve shared my personal take on it here, and you can also delve into my unique doula philosophy and approach to […]

The Role of the Doula in Finland – my personal take 

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This post might get a bit personal, but I felt compelled to share more about who I am, why I do this work and how I approach to it. After all, understanding the doula role, particularly in Finland, is crucial to grasping my unique approach.