Mexico introduces Finnish inspired maternity package

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City officials in Mexico City have started distributing maternity packages, inspired by Finland, to low-income families.

In Mexico City, a project has been launched with the aims of offering better prenatal care for low-income women, lowering infant mortality and improving health care for low-income families with small children. The news was reported by BBC Mundo.

As part of the project, called Cunas CDMX, Mexico City officials looked into the maternity-related practices of other countries. Following discussions with the Finnish Embassy in Mexico, the government decided to distribute maternity packages that include baby-care, hygiene and health-related items to low-income mothers.

In connection with the presentation of the project last week, 3 500 maternity packages were handed out in the capital city. There are currently no plans to introduce the package in other Mexican cities.

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