Due to water damage, the Pihlajamäki Health Center and Maternity and Child Health Clinic are currently operating in temporary facilities. The telephone services of Pihlajamäki health station and the maternity and child health clinic are operating normally.

  • Health center services and appointments with Maternity and Child Health Clinic doctors are available at the Pukinmäki facility (Säterintie 2).
  • While all other maternity and child health clinic services are offered at the Herttoniemi location (Siilikuja 3, Building D, 1st Floor).
  • The dental clinic and laboratory will remain closed until further notice.

For families with babies

We offer a variety of activities and services for families with babies. This website also includes information on child health clinic appointments for babies.
Photo: Kaisa Sunimento

Our services

Child health clinic services for children
Child health clinic services are intended for children under school-age. Here you can find information on child health clinic appointments for babies.
Therapeutic work for families with infants
Therapeutic work for families with infants supports the interaction between the parent and the baby as well as the baby’s healthy development.
Child health clinic psychologist
We can assess a child’s need for support and provide discussion support for parents. You need a referral to access our services.
Sleep guidance groups
Sleep guidance groups are intended for families struggling to get their 6–12-month-old baby to fall asleep and for those whose baby wakes up several times during the night.
Iloa varhain groups
The Iloa varhain ‘Early joy’ groups are aimed to provide support to mothers of babies under the age of 8 months who are suffering from mild to moderate depression or are at risk of being affected by postpartum depression.
Infant family guidance at playgrounds
Join infant family guidance at playgrounds when you are seeking peer support from parents in similar life situations.

External resources

Growth and development of 0–1-year-olds (MLL) in Finnish
If you are looking for information on childrens’ needs during their first year or would like to read about a child’s different development stages, go to the MLL Mannerheim League for Child Welfare’s website.
Material to support to parenting (Väestöliitto) in Finnish
The Väestöliitto website contains a variety of information and support for the parents of babies.
Perhepulma helpline (Väestöliitto) in Finnish
The Väestöliitto chat and helpline give you the opportunity to discuss anything you have on your mind with an expert.
Baby (Omaperhe)
Omaperhe contains lots of useful information and tips for your daily life with a baby.

You might be interested in

Postpartum physiotherapy
We offer postpartum physiotherapy in family coaching groups and in one-on-one appointments to women who have recently given birth.
Playgrounds and family houses
Playgrounds and family houses offer a safe place for families with babies or young children and schoolchildren to spend time free of charge. Playgrounds and family houses provide a variety of guided outdoor and indoor activities.

You can also find this page at hel.fi/for-families-with-babies.