The Best Countries In The World For Giving Birth

Japan

Listed as one of UNICEF’s three safest places to be born, Japan has a significantly low risk of infant mortality. The latest statistics reveal an ultra-low rate of 0.18%.

Iceland

Iceland is another of UNICEF’s safest places to be born. One of the main advantages of having a child in this country is that there is no fee as long as you have Icelandic health insurance.

Singapore

Singapore is one of the safest places to give birth in the world. The country offers its residents universal health coverage in the form of MediShield Life.

Norway

Maternal medical care is free for residents of Norway who are part of the country’s National Insurance Scheme.

Finland

Over in Finland, all new mothers are given a “baby box” packed with childcare essentials including baby products, nappies, bedding, bodysuits, and outdoor gear.

Sweden

With a 0.21% infant mortality rate, Sweden is another of the safest places to give birth in the world.

Estonia

Maternity leave in Estonia lasts 140 days, after which you can apply for a further paid parental leave of 435 days.

Slovenia

In Slovenia, the infant mortality rate sits at a low 0.17% and the country has seen many improvements in recent years.

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