About this guide:

This guide is for pregnant women and new mothers who are receiving asylum support in the UK. It explains the healthcare services and financial support available to you during pregnancy and after you give birth.

It includes:

• Overview of maternity healthcare in the UK
• Your support rights
• How to add your baby to your asylum claim
• Details about additional financial support you can receive

We hope this guide makes accessing the right support easier whilst you are pregnant.   Print version: We also have a print friendly version available to help when printing as a brochure.