The reform of health, social and rescue services Child health and maternity clinic conduct health check-ups for children aged 0–6 years and examinations related to pregnancy monitoring and services for families. The clinic should be contacted as soon as you find out that you are pregnant.
To make an appointment for a health check-up or counselling session, call 08 558 44356. Appointments for annual check-ups for children (2–6 years) can also be made online at the online service Oulun omahoito (in Finnish). Via Oulun omahoito you can also contact your own child health and maternity clinic.
Maternity clinic opening hours
Mon–Thu 8–16
Fri 8–15
In case of illness, contact your own health clinic. If you stay at home to look after a sick child younger than 6 years, call the child health clinic for a certificate for your employer.
Outside office hours, call the advice number of the joint emergency duty service: tel. 116 117.
Outside office hours, pregnant women (more than 20 + 0 weeks pregnant) can call Maternity Reception on urgent matters, tel. 08 315 3198.
