Information and public services for the Island of Jersey
L'înformâtion et les sèrvices publyis pouor I'Île dé Jèrri
Have a look around our Maternity Unit and the facilities we have available
Find out more about the fertility help and what to do next if you think you might be pregnant
Find out more about staying healthy, your tests, scans and appointments and what to do when you have concerns
Learn more about your antenatal appointments, scans, tests and vaccinations
Book antenatal classes and learn how to create your own birth plan
Find out more about how to prepare a birth plan, home births and what to pack in your hospital bag
Find advice and guidance on how to look after yourself after giving birth for a speedy recovery
Learn more about screening tests for your newborn, feeding, baby weigh-ins and registering your baby
The Parental Grant is a single (tax free) payment of £674.94 to help with the general cost of having a baby. It's normally paid directly into your bank account.
If you have multiple births (twins, triplets or more), you'll get this amount for each baby.
Parental Grant: single payment
Parental Allowance is paid weekly to help you take time off work to have a baby.
The current rate for Parental Allowance is £224.98 a week, paid directly into your bank account.
One allowance is paid per pregnancy. The amount is not increased if you have twins or triplets.
Parental Allowance: weekly payments
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