Maternity grant
All expectant mothers resident in Finland, whose pregnancy has lasted for at least 154 days,
are entitled to maternity grant paid by the State. In order to be eligible, an expectant mother
must go to an antenatal clinic or doctor for a health check before the end of the fourth
month of pregnancy.
An expectant mother may choose to take the maternity grant either as a cash benefit or in
the form of a maternity pack. In 1999, the cash benefit was FIM 760 (€ 128). The maternity
pack contains child-care items, a sleeping bag and clothing, including a playsuit and various
other basic garments that a new-born baby needs.
The maternity pack is more popular than the cash benefit, with 76% of expectant mothers
choosing the pack; the proportion is even higher among those expecting their first child.
Maternity grant
All expectant mothers resident in Finland, whose pregnancy has lasted for at least 154 days,
are entitled to maternity grant paid by the State. In order to be eligible, an expectant mother
must go to an antenatal clinic or doctor for a health check before the end of the fourth
month of pregnancy.
An expectant mother may choose to take the maternity grant either as a cash benefit or in
the form of a maternity pack. In 1999, the cash benefit was FIM 760 (€ 128). The maternity
pack contains child-care items, a sleeping bag and clothing, including a playsuit and various
other basic garments that a new-born baby needs.
The maternity pack is more popular than the cash benefit, with 76% of expectant mothers
choosing the pack; the proportion is even higher among those expecting their first child.
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