As a rule, a pregnant woman needs a referral from a physician or community health nurse to be admitted to the Emergency Department at the hospital.
However, if you are in early pregnancy and suffering from vaginal bleeding and severe abdominal pain (in cases where pain medication does not help), you don’t need a referral.
During late pregnancy, you can arrive at the Emergency Department without a referral if:
- you are suffering from bleeding after the 22nd week of pregnancy (Note! Mucous discharge with some blood in it in connection with late pregnancy contractions is normal.)
- you suspect a sudden deterioration in the condition of the foetus, for example, the baby does not move (instructions on how to count foetal movements)
- you have symptoms of rapidly developed pre-eclampsia (extremely elevated blood pressure, swelling, proteinuria, headache, pain under the chest, eye symptoms)
- you have sudden, continuous, severe abdominal pain (in cases where pain medication does not help)
- there is a risk of premature labour (ruptured membranes and/or painful and regular contractions)
- you are suffering from severe postpartum bleeding.
Gynaecological emergency department treat gynaecological patients and problems in early pregnancy requiring emergency care. Common problems requiring emergency care include acute diseases of the reproductive organs, such as inflammations and acute pain.
As a rule, a physician’s referral is necessary to be admitted for treatment at the gynaecological emergency clinic. However, if you suffer from postoperative complications, you can also seek treatment at the gynaecological emergency clinic without a referral.
Gynaecological and labour emergency service in the Women's Hospital provides urgent care 24/7 for gynaecological and pregnant patients and patients who have recently given birth. In all emergencies, call the emergency services at tel. 09 471 72913 before arrival.
Gynaecological emergency department
Gynaecological emergency department treat gynaecological patients and problems in early pregnancy requiring emergency care. Common problems requiring emergency care include acute diseases of the reproductive organs, such as inflammations and acute pain.
As a rule, a physician’s referral is necessary to be admitted for treatment at the gynaecological emergency clinic. However, if you suffer from postoperative complications, you can also seek treatment at the gynaecological emergency clinic without a referral.
Emergency care for pregnant women
Women who are 22+ weeks pregnant should seek emergency care in their own maternity hospital.
Registration
In all emergencies, patients should call the Emergency Department or Labour Ward before leaving for the hospital. Take a number from a ticket dispensing machine to queue for the registration. The charge nurse will interview patients on registration.
Assessing the need for care
Each patient’s need for care and urgency is first assessed. Based on this assessment the patient will be seen by a doctor or a midwife. Patients are seen in order of urgency. If the patient’s condition does not require emergency care, the patient is advised to contact their own health centre. Requesting your preferred midwife or doctor is not possible at the Emergency Department.
Midwife’s consultation
Some patients are seen by a midwife. Midwives can consult a doctor whenever necessary.
Visitors in the emergency department
There are no set visiting hours at the Emergency Department. Family and friends are welcome to accompany and support the patient during the visit. If possible, children should not be brought to the Emergency Ward and they are not allowed into examination rooms.
Patient inquiries
Drinks/snack vending machines
The drinks and snack vending machines are located in the entrance lobby of the Women's Hospital.
Café
The café at the Women’s Hospital is located on the 6th floor. Check the opening hours here: HUS Women’s Hospital Café Oasis
Mon-Fri 08.30 - 19
Sat 13 - 16.30
Sun 13.30 - 16.30
Breakfast Mon-Fri 8.30-10, Sat-Sun closed
Lunch Mon-Fri 10-14, Sat-Sun closed
Haartmaninkatu 2 00290 Helsinki puh. 050 571 8275 husnaistenklinikka.FMS.FI@sodexo.com
ATM
There is no ATM at the Women’s Hospital
Parking
Parking is limited on the Meilahti Hospital campus and parking fees apply. We recommend you use public transport when possible.
Contact details
Women's Hospital Emergency Department 24/7
Haartmaninkatu 2, Building 9, 2nd floor
tel. 09 47172913