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looking for advice!

my wife has just discoverd she is pregnant which is great news to me as we been trying for some time now.

this thread maybe in wrong place so if so sorry.
can anyone tell me what you are entitled to in terms of money during preganancy/and once baby here??

just wanna see if i missed anything to claim to help with costs of anything.
HSBC bank charges .... on hold
Halifax bank charges .... on hold
HSBC PPI reclaim .... £4,578.08
HFC PPI reclaim .... no available ppi to reclaim!
Littlewoods PPI reclaim .... letter in awaiting reply!

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  • pukkamum
    pukkamum Posts: 3,944 Forumite
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    hi congratulations!!!
    Well you would automatically receive child benefit.
    Depending on how much you earn you may be entitled to child tax credits.
    Does she work? If so find out what maternity pay her comapny offers.
    Also find out how much paternal leave they will give you.
    I don't get nearly enough credit for not being a violent psychopath.
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