Mat b1 form....

[HeadFairy]

As this is my second baby I'm not seeing the mw again until I'm 28 weeks... do I need to make an appt with my gp to get a signed mat b1 form?

[Picante]

No mw can do it.

[HeadFairy]

so I'd need to make an extra appt to see the mw, because I won't be seeing her until 28 weeks which is too late to submit the mat b1 form IIRC?

[rubyslippers]

you need to do it 15 weeks before your due date IIRC

you can get it from your GP

i submitted mine at 24 weeks

[HeadFairy]

So I will have to see someone at least before I'm 25 weeks?

[rubyslippers]

they can give it any time after 20 weeks i think ... but not sure when the precise cut off is but for some reason 15 weeks before EDD rings a bell

[mrswee]

If you see them at 25 weeks you can get your health in pregnancy grant form at the same time, so at least you will get £190 for the hassle of the extra app!!

[KatyS36]

Yes, Assuming you work and want to take paid maternity leave you need to give this to your employer before 25 weeks.

In the current economic climate I wouldn't take risks!