Pregnant women can claim a one-off payment of £500 to help them cover the costs of having a baby.
The payment, called the Sure Start Maternity Grant, can be used to put towards preparing the nursery, buying fresh fruit and veg to keep the mother healthy through pregnancy, stocking up on nappies, and getting a pushchair and car seat. What's even better is that you don't have to pay it back and it doesn't affect any other benefits or tax credits you may receive.
But there are certain rules as to who can receive a grant - with the Birmingham Mail putting together a list of how you can be eligible for the payment, and how you go about getting one.
