When you’re expecting a child or becoming a parent

Find out about support during pregnancy

Staying healthy while expecting a child

If you are pregnant, you can get support from health professionals. This is called antenatal care.

Find out more about health support during pregnancy

Your leaving and after care team will support your wellbeing. They understand that all individual needs and circumstances are different.

Managing money while expecting a child

We will make sure you have a suitable home, income and essential items.

You could receive a one-off payment of £500 to help with the costs of having a child. This is called a Sure Start Maternity Grant.

Find out more about Sure Start Maternity Grants on GOV.UK.

If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may receive help to buy healthy food and milk.

Apply on the Healthy Start website.

Support for non-birthing parents

If you are the non-birthing parent, we will offer you opportunities to access support during the pregnancy as the birth will affect you too. We’ll suggest ways you can support your partner during pregnancy.