Future Finland – Make the best decision for your child

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One small decision to parents, thousands of answers to humanity

The Future Finland study offers families a unique opportunity to help build a better and safer future for all of us.

The study will utilize biological samples and health measurements collected during pregnancy and at birth. In addition, the well-being of families – during pregnancy and throughout the child’s development – will be explored through questionnaires and national register data.

This information will be used to study the overall well-being of families and the changing landscape of Finnish society. The research data collected will help inform wiser decisions for the benefit of future generations.

The study is now underway in Uusimaa. Expecting families will learn more about Future Finland during regular maternity care visits, including at maternity clinics and fetal screening appointments.

Participation requires consent, which you can easily give online when the study begins in your area.

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The study will gradually expand to cover the entire country in the coming years.

Participation is easy

We hope all parents of babies, mothers as well as fathers, will join. You can give your consent online for:

  • Blood samples collected during pregnancy and at childbirth may be used for research purposes.
    • These samples are taken during routine pregnancy follow‑up visits and after delivery.
    • The study does not involve any additional blood tests during pregnancy or your baby’s first year of life.
  • You will be invited to answer short online questionnaires about your and your child’s wellbeing.
  • The information from questionnaires and samples may be combined with national register data.
  • Your family may be invited to take part in follow‑up studies later.
    • You can give consent even if you do not wish to participate in future studies.

Your information is safe

All data you provide to the Future Finland study will be carefully protected and processed according to strict data‑security practices.

You and your child cannot be identified from the research data or results. More information about data protection and participant rights can be found in the privacy notice.

Study's privacy notice

Contact information

You will receive information about the study during pregnancy ultrasound appointments, at maternity clinics and in the maternity hospital, as well as through:

  • email: [email protected]
  • phone: 0800 042 99 (Mon and Fri at 10–11 am)
  • answers to frequently asked questions.

Frequently asked questions about Future Finland

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