Maternity and child health clinic services

Our services are provided for all pregnant women, families expecting a child, as well as children under school age and their families.

Instructions

Appointments and counselling for the maternity and child health clinics of the wellbeing services county of Päijät-Häme are available by phone on weekdays.We will call you back no later than the next working day.

phone 044 416 3103
cancelling (only SMS) 045 739 59176

Please note: The municipality of Sysmä is an exception. Contact information Sysmä 044 4942570.

You can call the child health clinic’s service number in order to:

  • Book an appointment at the maternity, child health, or contraception clinic.
  • Before booking an appointment for your first pregnancy visit, you must fill out the maternity care preliminary information form. Access the form here.
  • Receive advice in matters related to pregnancy.
  • Receive advice on the growth and development of your child and on the well-being of your family.
  • Receive advice on matters related to contraception, contraceptives, and abortion.
  • Cancel or reschedule your clinic appointment.

Cancelling an appointment

Cancelling an appointment

Instead of calling, you can cancel your maternity or child health clinic appointment by text message to a dedicated text message cancellation number. Only SMS 045 739 59176.

In the message, provide your name (and, when cancelling your child’s appointment, also the child’s name), the exact appointment date and time, and the maternity or child health clinic location. You cannot book a new appointment by text message. We will notify you by message once we have processed the cancellation of the appointment.

If you need a certificate of care for an ill child for your employer, contact your own health and social services centre.

Appointments and counselling at the maternity and child health clinics of the wellbeing services county of Päijät-Häme can be made by phone on weekdays from 8 am to 13 pm, tel. 044 416 3103. We will call you back no later than the next working day.

NB! The municipality of Sysmä is an exception. Contact information Sysmä 044 4942570.