By Parenting with Sisu
The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.
Today Eleonora and Rabea are talking about one topic that we feel is very important, but is very often left out, here in Finland - which is car seat safety.
We will be talking about what the laws and recommendations are here in Finland, why rear facing saves lives and what are the most common myths regarding car seat safety among parents.
CAR SEAT RECOMMENDATIONS
Newborn - 15kg* baby car seat (*until the baby grows out of the seat's maximum limits - weight OR height, whatever comes first)
Toddler 9-25kg* RF seat (*until at least the age of 4)
25kg* - 150cm booster seat (*if changing into a FF car seat before the 25kg or age, at least 5, FF seat with a harness is the safest option)
SAFETY TESTS
ECE-R44 (European approval standard)
ADAC
Plus Test
LINKS
Finnish Road Safety Council
Scientific part of RF really well explained
Explaining different safety tests
Car seats for the Littles (CSFTL) - great resource regarding overall car seat safety
CSFTL FB group - very helpful community that has several trained car seat professionals (can help with seat installation, choosing the right seat for your family and car, and many more)
Debunking myths about rear facing
Harness or booster seat
Today we are talking about one of the most discussed topics of parenting - introducing solid food.
Links:
Signs of readiness
When to starts, how and with what:
Food before one is not just for fun
Baby Led Weaning
Science based FB group for BLW and combo feeding
Choking hazards (based on age)
https://instagram.com/kids.nutritionist?igshid=1p6pxvtf45m8i
https://instagram.com/feedingpickyeaters?igshid=1b7z8l3fhrvd7
Today we have a very special episode, focusing solely on the fathers’ side of Parenting with Sisu.
LINKS:
Confirmation of paternity
Paternity allowance
Postpartum depression and anxiety in fathers
Postpartum help for fathers
Family support - Parenthood and parent’s relationship
Expat dads in Finland FB group
Expat parents in Finland FB group
Today we are going to talk with our guest Mareike, who had preeclampsia with both kids, which is also known as pregnancy poisoning.
A condition which is still not fully discovered and can not be prevented nor be treated as such. The symptoms are amongst others high blood pressure, protein in the urine, pain in the upper stomach, water in the extremities, headache and nausea.
Ultimately it might lead to kidney failure, water in the lungs and other serious issues for the mom.
Besides the symptoms for the mom, the condition also bears risks for the baby since it is often not perfectly supplied with what it needs to grow.
This week we are talking with postpartum doula Danielle, founder of Mothers Transition, about the mental side of postpartum, about private postpartum services and her tips and tricks for a relaxed and enjoyable time after giving birth.
Amongst other things, we talk about postpartum depression and how it is different from the regular baby blues that many moms experience after birth. If you need help from mental health care, don’t hesitate to reach out to Mieli https://mieli.fi/en or Äimä https://aima.fi/in-english/.
If you want to read more about traumatic childbirth and depression, here are two interesting articles https://mieli.fi/en/home/mental-health/difficult-situations-life/traumatic-childbirth & https://mieli.fi/en/home/mental-health/mental-disorders/depression
If you feel like you need therapeutic help, you can reach out to Compass Psychology https://compasspsychology.fi/therapy/.
If you want to know more about Danielle and her services, you can visit her website: www.motherstransition.com and follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mothers_transition/
Don’t miss to visit the Nest Doula website, we talked about the services they offer from help during pregnancy and birth to postpartum care: www.doulacollective.fi and follow them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thenestdoulas/.
Last but not least, our special for YOU! The Helsinki resource guide, the extensive list of services in the capital area that everyone has been waiting for. It’s never too late to build your village:
https://www.motherstransition.com/helsinkiresources
Today we will be talking about the postpartum journey in Finland - who and where you can get help from and how you can make yourself as comfortable as possible.
Links
Psychologist services by the maternity clinics
PPD
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
PPD Help from Äimä
Really good document
Therapeutic work for families with infants
Phone number for free mental health support in English (MIELI-Mental Health Finland): 09 2525 0113
MIELI Finland - Seeking help with mental health problems
Birth control options (City of Helsinki)
For other cities google ehkäisyneuvola + your city
Home services for families with babies under 1 year of age
Social guidance for families with children
Welcome back to another episode from our series Pregnancy stories, where international moms living in Finland tell about their pregnancies.
LINKS
Facebook group for expat moms of twins/multiples in Finland
Finnish association for multiple-birth families
Detailed info on everything regarding having twins in Finland
Kela benefits for multiple-birth families
Multiple pregnancy info
Compass Psychology New Mothers Group
Some women say childbirth is a euphoric experience, while others argue it is the worst pain of their life.
LINKS
Naistalo website for info about pregnancy and childbirth
Perhetuki (Family support) website by Helsinki city
Neuvola (maternity clinic)
Open neuvola (maternity clinic)
Private midwifery service in Tampere
Childbirth
Birth preparation classes and doula services
Positive Birth movement
Info about childbirth (including videos in English)
HUS orientation visits to the hospital
Interpreter during childbirth
Pain relief options
HUS support for pregnant women
https://www.infofinland.fi/en/living-in-finland/health/when-you-are-expecting-a-baby
Some women say childbirth is a euphoric experience, while others argue it is the worst pain of their life.
LINKS
Naistalo website for info about pregnancy and childbirth
Perhetuki (Family support) website by Helsinki city
Neuvola (maternity clinic)
Open neuvola (maternity clinic)
Private midwifery service in Tampere
Childbirth
Birth preparation classes and doula services
Positive Birth movement
Info about childbirth (including videos in English)
HUS orientation visits to the hospital
Interpreter during childbirth
Pain relief options
HUS support for pregnant women
https://www.infofinland.fi/en/living-in-finland/health/when-you-are-expecting-a-baby
Thinking about what to buy for the baby can be exhausting.
If you are still wondering the same, TUNE IN, as in this episode we'll be sharing our experience trying to navigate through the essentials in Finland.
LINKS:
Vaavi crib on wheels
Baby Shusher
Lastentarvike
Vauvatalo Johanna
Vaunuaitta
ONLINE BABY STORES
Baby shop
Libero diaper bag
Baby box
Muumi diaper sample
Vaukirja
The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.