Having a child

Do you dream of having children, are you expecting one or did you just have a child?

This guide covers what it means to become a parent and take care of a child and where to get help if needed. The guide provides information, for example, on

what to do if you are concerned about childlessness
having a child through donor conception
being a single parent by choice
having a child through adoption.

This guide will help you

When you dream of having a child

When you want to monitor pregnancy and prepare for labour

When you are looking for support for parenthood and information on family benefits

First, we would like to ask you a few questions

Please answer the questions to get the right instructions and services for your needs. Your answers will not be saved or forwarded to other parties. You can also skip the questions. In that case, you are shown all instructions and services.

Choose the option that best describes your current situation:

I am or think I am pregnant

I think that I may be infertile

We need donated gametes to have a child

I am considering becoming a single parent by choice

I am considering adopting a child

I have just had a child

Contents of the guide

The contents are updated in accordance with your answers.

Text edited by: Digital and Population Data Services Agency

In collaboration with: Adoptioperheet ry, City of Helsinki, Duodecim, Economic Development Centres, Familia ry, Federation of Mother and Child Homes and Shelters, Finnish Association for Breastfeeding Support, Finnish Multiple Births Association, Finnish institute for health and welfare (THL), Interpedia ry, Kela, Rainbow Families Finland, Simpukka ry, The Family Federation of Finland, The Family Federation of Finland's Parisuhdekeskus Kataja, Yhden Vanhemman Perheiden Liitto ry, Äimä ry