Birthing class

The birthing class takes place either in person at the Lighthouse hospital or online via Skype.

Birthing class at the Lighthouse hospital

The birthing class is held at the Lighthouse Hospital, address Savitehtaankatu 5.

Use the main entrance to the Lighthouse hospital when you arrive. A midwife will collect you from the reception desk when the class is about to start. First, the midwife will go over how you will arrive to the maternity emergency and labour unit, after which the class will continue in a conference room. We ask you not to attend the class if you are feeling ill, and please remember to use a facemask for the duration of the class.

During the little under two hours long class, a midwife from the labour ward will instruct you on how you can prepare for labour, goes over the different stages of labour and different pain management methods, and talks about your time at the hospital after labour with your newborn.

The birthing class is held at a conference room next to the labour ward. If the situation permits, we will also show you around a labour room.

The appropriate time to attend the birthing class is from pregnancy week 34 onwards. One birthing class can accommodate 15 mothers with their spouses or birthing partners.

The birthing class is suitable for all mothers no matter what your birth plan is. The birthing classes are held in Finnish and Swedish. We extend the warmest of welcomes to you and your birthing partner!

How can I book a slot for the in person birthing class?

You can book a slot from the links below. Please book one slot only – one slot covers both you and your birthing partner.

9.12. 2.30–4.30 PM Birthing class in Finnish, Lighhouse hospital
12.12. 4–6 PM Birthing class in Finnish, Lighhouse hospital
13.12. 7–9 PM Birthing class in Finnish, Lighhouse hospital
14.12. 11.30 AM–1.30 PM Birthing class in Finnish, Lighhouse hospital
18.12. 11.45 AM–13.45 PM Birthing class in Finnish, Lighhouse hospital
18.12. 7–9 PM Birthing class in Finnish, Lighhouse hospital

If you fall ill or are unable to participate, please remember to cancel your booking because there is only a limited number of slots for each class. If you have to cancel your participation on the day of the class, please call the maternity care service and helpline: 02 313 1000.

We extend the warmest welcome you and your birthing partner!

Online birthing class through Skype

If you did not get a slot for the in person birthing class at the Lighthouse hospital, or if you would rather participate from home, we also arrange online birthing classes through Skype approximately once a month.

During the little over one hour long online birthing class, a midwife will instruct you on how you can prepare for labour, goes over the different stages of labour and different pain management methods, and talks about your time at the hospital after labour with your newborn.

The class is held from a labour room, so you have the opportunity to see the labour room during the class. You can ask the midwife questions during the class.

The appropriate time to attend the birthing class is from pregnancy week 34 onwards. One online birthing class can accommodate 30 mothers with their spouses or birthing partners.

The birthing class is suitable for all mothers no matter what your birth plan is. The birthing classes are held in Finnish and Swedish. We extend the warmest of welcomes to you and your birthing partner!

How can I book a slot for the online birthing class?

You can book a slot from the links below. Please book one slot only – one slot covers both you and your birthing partner.
12.12. 7.30–9 PM Birthing class in Finnish, Lighhouse hospital

We will send you a Skype-link to your email on the day of the birthing class.