Pregnant women may be entitled to a one-off payment towards the cost of having a baby. Known as the Sure Start Maternity Grant, it gives expectant mums £500.
The sum could help with a number of things that are helpful when preparing for a newborn, including buying fresh fruit and veg to keep healthy during pregnancy, stocking up on nappies, or purchasing a pushchair and car seat. What's more, it doesn't have to be paid back and it will not affect any other benefits or tax credits you receive, reports BirminghamLive.
There are however certain rules around the grant. Here's what's involved in the Sure Start Maternity Grant and what you need to do to apply for one.
