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Pregnancy and the birth of a child

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A pregnancy can be long-awaited happy news or a devastating surprise. If you suspect that you are pregnant, perform a pregnancy test. If the result of the pregnancy test is positive, you can contact the maternity clinic in your place of residence. 

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During pregnancy

Maternity clinics monitor the wellbeing of the pregnant woman and the foetus during pregnancy.

Birth of a child

Submit a notification on the child’s name and mother tongue within three months of the child’s birth.

Confirming the paternity of a father or the maternity of another mother

Acknowledge your parenthood at the maternity clinic or to your wellbeing services county's child supervisor.

Leave and benefits for the parents of small children

As the parent of a small child, you have the right to certain types of family leave, such as parental leave.

Abortion or giving a child up for adoption

If the pregnancy is unwanted, the alternatives may include abortion, or giving the child up for adoption.