Guidance

Having a baby: leaflet

Guidance for parents who are expecting or have recently had a baby, or who are adopting a baby or young child.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Published: 1 April 2012
• Last updated: 13 January 2015 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on 3 September 2015

Up to date information about this subject is now on GOV.UK:

• pregnant employees’ rights
• maternity pay and leave
• paternity pay and leave
• Shared Parental Leave and Pay
• Child Tax Credit
• Child Benefit
• Working Tax Credit

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Documents

Having a baby

PDF, 801 KB, 32 pages

Details

This leaflet tells you about your rights to time off work, as well as when you return to work. It gives basic advice about the financial support you may get during your pregnancy and the first months of your baby’s life.

It also tells you about the benefits you may be entitled to while you are pregnant and the support available to help you buy things you will need for your baby.

Find more information on GOV.UK

Information on GOV.UK includes:

• benefits for families
• help with childcare costs
• maternity pay and leave
• adoption pay and leave
• help if you have a disabled child

Published 1 April 2012
Last updated 13 January 2015 + show all updates

1. 13 January 2015

   Published latest version of leaflet, dated April 2014.

2. 1 April 2012

   First published.