Having a baby can put you under financial pressure, so while you’re pregnant it is a good idea to think about how you’ll manage your money. There are free and confidential money and welfare advice services that can help support you whatever your circumstances.
Please access the below resources and links for further advice and information.
Ready, Steady, Baby: Managing your money
Ready, Steady, Baby: Benefits and financial support for you and your baby
UK Government financial help if you have children
Statutory Maternity pay and how to apply
Citizens Advice: Maternity leave and what you’re entitled to
Best Start Grant Pregnancy and Baby Payment: You can apply when you reach 24 weeks in your pregnancy up to when your baby’s 6 months old. You may be entitled to a Best Start Grant if: you’re a parent under 18 and/or you or your partner are getting certain benefits
Best Start Foods: Best Start Foods is a new Scottish benefit to help people on low incomes who are pregnant or who have young children. It can only be used to buy certain types of food, such as milk, formula milk, fruit and vegetables. Best Start Foods is paid as credit on a preloaded payment card.
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