Mums to be are now eligible to receive £190 to help in the build up to their big day.
Labour Assembly Member for Mid and West Wales JOYCE WATSON AM, is informing mums-to-be that from April they are eligible to receive the new £190 Health in Pregnancy Grant.
Mrs Watson said: “As a mother of three I know only too well how exciting the run up to a birth can be, but it is also a very expensive time for families. I welcome this new grant which will help expectant mums meet the extra costs and give their child the best possible start in life.
“There are no constraints on how the grant must be spent. Pregnant women can spend the money as they wish. They could use it to stay healthy by buying extra fresh fruit and vegetables, or could spend it on essentials for the baby such as nappies or a baby bath.
“The cash is available for all expectant mums – it is not tied to any other benefit or links to income or earnings.”
Around 34,000 babies are born every year in Wales and the one-off payment is intended to help pregnant mums stay fit and healthy in the run up to the birth, and help meet some of the costs as the big day approaches.
The money can be claimed from the 25th week of pregnancy, after receiving health advice from a midwife, or other health professional. Mums-to-be will be given a claim form to sign and send off, which must be done within 31 days. When the claim is approved, the money is paid directly into the expectant Mum’s bank or building society account.
Pregnant women can get more information at direct.gov.uk/money4mum2be.
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