All families deserve a positive experience of maternity care
Maternity care in Iceland
Learn about maternity care in Iceland through three infomercials
Maternity care in Iceland: Respect, teamwork and informed choices
Iceland has excellent maternal and newborn outcomes thanks to skilled midwives and strong collaboration with doctors when needed. Respectful communication and informed decision-making are core values in maternity care.
Antenatal care and your first steps in pregnancy
Once your pregnancy is confirmed, you are advised to contact a midwife at your local health center. This video explains antenatal care visits, the number and timing of appointments, routine and optional ultrasounds, and that your birth supporter is welcome to join you.
Birth options, postnatal care and emergency contacts in Iceland
This video explains the different birth places in Iceland (including home birth), what postnatal care looks like with home visits from midwives, free lactation support, parental leave, and important emergency phone numbers if you need urgent help.
"All families deserve a positive experience of maternity care" is an illustrated poster providing essential information about maternity services in Iceland for migrant families. It highlights key elements of care from early pregnancy to the postpartum period, including:
Respectful care and informed choices
The role of midwives and health professionals
Interpreter services
Ultrasound and antenatal check-ups
Different birth place options
Postnatal home visits by midwives
Well-baby care and parental leave
Free access to lactation consultants
Emergency contacts and what to do if complications arise
Each point is supported with simple illustrations and plain-language text to ensure clarity and accessibility for a diverse audience.
A QR code at the bottom links to short videos and further information found on this page.
Key points about maternity care in Iceland
Learn about your rights and available services. Check the visuals to learn more.
í samvinnu við Ljósmæðrafélag Íslands, Kvennadeildir Landspítala, Þróunarmiðstöð íslenskrar heilsugæslu, Fjölmenningarsetur og W.O.M.E.N. Verkefnið var styrkt af Heilbrigðisráðuneyti Íslands