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Pregnancy and Childbirth in Finland
Finland has some of the best maternity care in the world, and it is practically free. Here is how the system works from the first trimester to bringing your baby home.
How does the Finnish maternity healthcare (äitiysneuvola) system work?
Pregnant women are entitled to free maternity care through neuvola from early pregnancy until after birth.
Family
What support does Finland offer for families with young children?
Finland has very comprehensive family support. When a child is born, parents receive a maternity package (alypakkaus) or cash payment from Kela.
What is the maternity package (äitiyspakkaus) and who gets it?
The Finnish maternity package is a box of baby essentials given to every family expecting a child in Finland.