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Nurturing Families: The HAL Outpatient Clinic Approach
Discover how HAL Outpatient Clinic supports healthy pregnancies through personalized care, early risk detection, and family-centered services, ensuring a brighter future for mothers and their babies.
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HAL OUTPATIENT CLINIC Supporting Healthy Pregnancies & Families 1. General Information HAL outpatient clinic provides follow-up care for pregnant clients who need extra support. Follows Finnish maternity guidelines and the Maternity Care Directive. 2. Legislation & Key Facts Based on national maternity care laws and THL guidelines Focus on prevention, early support & safety Smoking in pregnancy still common (~12% early pregnancy) 3. Clients Pregnant women needing closer monitoring Families with health or lifestyle risks Clients needing support, education, or guidance Partners participating in care 4. Services Offered Pregnancy assessments Fetal well-being monitoring Lifestyle & smoking cessation support Emotional support and referrals Family counselling & education 5. How Services Promote Health Early detection of risks Improved fetal growth & safety Healthier lifestyle choices Stronger family involvement Better preparation for birth 6. Family-Centered Care Involves partner and family Builds on family strengths Respects culture & values Supports family’s daily life 7. Nursing Methods Motivational interviewing Health education Smoking cessation guidance Emotional support Multidisciplinary cooperation 8. Nurse’s Key Knowledge Effects of smoking on fetus Non-judgmental communication Risk identification Referral pathways Partner involvement Cultural sensitivity CASE EXAMPLE (Case 4): Smoking During Pregnancy Client: 20+4 weeks, smokes 1 pack/day, partner smokes too. Effects on Baby: Reduced oxygen Low birth weight Placental issues Preterm birth risk Stillbirth risk Baby respiratory problems Nursing Guidance: Stay supportive, not judging Explore smoking habits Give clear, simple information Encourage partner to quit together Offer tools (apps, programs) Set small goals & follow up References THL (2025). Perinataalitilasto. Tiitinen (2023). Äitiysneuvolaseuranta. Tilastokeskus (2025). Syntyvyys 2024. Tekay, Nuutila & Heinonen (2017). Synnytysturvallisuus.
