Course for Expecting Families
The aim of the course is to help you get ready for parenthood and make sure your baby has a safe start in life. There are four online sessions. Each session has a lecture, and you can ask questions in the Teams chat.
Lecture topics and schedule
- 22 October 2025 at 16–17.30
Physical well-being during and after pregnancy
Sofia Salo, physical therapist - 29 October 2025 at 16–17.30
First days with your baby – baby care
Jessica Westlin, public health nurse - 5 November 2025 at 16.–17.30
First days with your baby – breastfeeding
Jessica Westlin, public health nurse - 12 November 2025 at 16–18
Towards a safe childhood: What do I leave behind – what do I take with me?
Josef Westerlund & Sara Mikander, instructors from FRIDA
Other opportunities for parents
First-time parents can attend birth preparation classes at Vaasa Central Hospital. The next session will take place on 16 October. Read more about the prenatal class and sign up.
A family preparation fair will be held in January. These fairs are organised regularly in collaboration with local organisations across towns in our region. They are for families who are expecting a child or have recently had a baby. At the fair, you can learn about services available throughout Ostrobothnia and meet other new or soon-to-be parents. Follow our website and social media for more information!