Employment and support allowance and pregnant

[panic1987]

Has anyone been pregnant and on contribution based esa?

I was just wondering if I could get maternity pay or something?

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[nomorepanic]

Your best bet would be to ring the job centre and ask them or get an appointment to discuss it with them.

Citizens advice could also help.

[macc noodle]

Has anyone been pregnant and on contribution based esa?

I was just wondering if I could get maternity pay or something?

xxx

Am I reading this correctly? You are currently receiving ESA and want maternity pay?

[panic1987]

yes macc noodle you are reading that correctly, congratulations you can read!!!!

ESA is not exactly enough money to live on with a baby and I am not pregnant yet anyway!

I actually ment would I have to change to a different benefit instead of ESA while pregnant or would I not be entitled to anything as Im not working and might not be able to get ESA while pregnant.

Thanks for your reply nicola.
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