Giving birth at Jorvi

Sara · Post by **Sara** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 4:55 pm

Im due Nov 14th and Jorvi is our hospital.

Id like to hear anyones stories about giving birth at Jorvi, bad and good.

Also do they have tens machines in Finland?

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EP · Post by EP » Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:31 pm

What is a tens machine?

Sara · Post by **Sara** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:48 pm

Its a machine that sends out tiny electrical pulses (you dont feel them) through little pads you stick on your back. The electric interupts the nerves and helps block the pain. A lot of women use them in the UK to help with childbirth pains

Richard · Post by **Richard** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 12:01 am

Both ours were born at Jorvi, and when number 2 came we were very happy
to return to Jorvi. Both midwifes we got spoke good English (We requested
an English speaking midwife if available on arrival).

No mention of a Tens machine to us.

karen · Post by **karen** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 1:25 pm

I was at Jorvi 6 years ago today waiting for my sweet little angel. The birth itself was perfect. The midwives spoke English. The after care wasn't so great because of one evil witch who didn't speak English.

Of course she was only there for one shift, but it's what I remember the most.

Xochiquetzal · Post by **Xochiquetzal** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 1:32 pm

My sister in law works there as a midwife so I had a chance to get to know a lot of the in care nurses. There are a few jaded bad eggs - they will be unpleasant but not mean or vicious. But for the most part, there are a lot of really nice ladies working the maternity ward. And they wait on you hand and foot - anything you ask for, they help with. That was my impression.

For my birth, I went unmedicated and natural. Neither of the midwifes spoke English - they were doing a training so I had a very seasoned older midwife and another young girl who got me as her first birth (poor kid, nothing like an unmedicated mother to make you wonder....)

But it all went smoothly other than the annoyance of the midwife taking a bit too much time going over all that should be done, so tehnical to a T.

When I was there, the upper floor was closed for renovation and so we were all crowded in 4 to a room with the sounds of construction above us all day. But as I said, since the midwives were happy to do any request, I really felt very pampered. I just wish I could have got more sleep with having 4 moms and 4 newborns all waking up at different hours for feedings

Sara · Post by **Sara** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 3:01 pm

Thanks everyone!

Ive just had 2 days in Jorvi so got to see for myself!

My blood sugar was a little high so I was in for 2 days for monitoring.

I had one morning midwife who spoke no English, but came to chat to me in Finnish and put up with my attempts!

Evening midwife was young and spoke English. Both were very pleasant and did everything possible to help.

Sadly saw a nasty piece of work doctor, who gave me grief because babys growth is one week ahead of the 'standard'

bigger babies are hard to give birth too, can have more problems, c-sections have big risk of infection etc etc. Miserable nasty old bat!

suomalainen2007 · Post by **suomalainen2007** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 7:37 pm

Well...doctors are supposed to say the worst that COULD happen.
But..I had big babies.9 lbs 5 oz and the number three was 10 lbs.6 oz.
Try to push that out.But,they come out.Believe me.I locked myself in
the bathroom and cried and prayed and he came out just fine.Had to
push harder for almost 5 kg's baby ! But,out he came naturally !

So,don't worry.Your baby most likely is not 5 kg.I bet he is not.He will come out just fine. Don't worry ! Go to the bathroom and talk to the Good Lord and He gives you sweet peace and then you can handle anything.

There is nothing like the JOY of seeing your newborn ! So special !
Be happy and DO NOT worry.It will be just fine !

Sara · Post by **Sara** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 9:31 pm

Thanks

oh Im not worried, I was just disgusted with the doctors attitude!

My family have big babies, Ive been expecting it. My mum had 4 of us between 8 and 10Lbs. Ill be more surprised if this little one comes in under 4kgs!

catstale · Post by **catstale** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 4:13 pm

Hi Sara,

Both our kids were born in Jorvi. They're quite good there at reacting to any alerts and they attend to you quite well. Doctors were nice. Just the attending nurse after birth (fresh from school, and has no kids of her own) was trying to give us child raising tips and giving brochures on bonding etc the second time around...Which was a bit awkward.

One thing though, and I dunno if this is important for you to get your own room or not, but to get a family room you need to ask for it beforehand. They will put you in common room (3persons/room) if you don't say anything or if you are having C-sec. And if you are in common room they come to help you but if in family room your hubby is expected to stay overnight and be there to help you. So don't be surprised if you are in family room and they don't come too often.

Sara · Post by **Sara** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 10:34 pm

Thanks Catstale, good to know as I am hoping we can have a family room. Would be nice to have hubby stop over

kiely · Post by **kiely** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 9:55 am

Sara
Being a Brit like yourself I too have had a few experiences with the Docs but it is not a personal thing nor is the Doc being unkind.
Some simply don't have a bedside manner are very direct in other words they say what they see and don't consider your feelings as I suppose this is their job.Also I have noticed it is the Finnish way. No disrespect to any Finns intended.
It sounds as if the Doctor was worried for your baby...trust me that is what you want.
I have to tell you it didn't matter that I was in kidney failure to the Docs as they were monitering me and wanted Grace in the womb as long as possible. Hence us in hospital for a long time.
I think if you get a Doc that makes you feel like this again be as direct back. That is what I did and after a few minutes of conversation you do begin to find an even footing.
All I have to say is from the sounds of it they are monitering you. Just make sure your glucose is monitered as much as possible Not Monthly!!!
Good Luck! xx

Sara · Post by **Sara** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 10:13 am

Thanks Michaela,

I did see a different doctor before I left. She was still a 'doctor' in mannor but much nicer with her communication.

The first doctor was also extremely rough with the internal exam and even the ultra sound. She had managed to annoy me from the start so it didnt help.

I was just surprised last time, normally I wouldnt let anyone get away with it. Ill be ready for any 'next time'

BTW I now have my own blood suagr monitor and my levels are fine, I think the hospital stress sent the one reading higher

Ill also be having more growth scans to check the size of the not so little one

riksu · Post by **riksu** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 10:49 am

6 month ago I gave birth at Jorvi. I was overdue and so they had "to start" the birth (I don't know the right words for it), it took some time, but I felt good with the midwives and they cared (.. at least I felt like they cared about me)
We had a family room and it was really great!

I wish you nice last weeks

and a good birth

cuffdomini · Post by **cuffdomini** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 9:48 pm

OK IM HEARING GOOD THINGS ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL AND MIDWIVES IN THE HOSPITAL BUT TO FINNISH HAVE HOME BIRTHS? IM MOVING FROM THE STATES IN A COUPLE OF MONTHS N IM 4 MONTHS PREGNANT, I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A MIDWIFE BUT A HOME WATER BIRTH DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY INFO ON THAT?

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