Hi, I've got a question regarding Statutory Maternity Pay. My expected due date is 31/03/2019 and I am planning to work right up to this date (if possible). If I give birth on or before my due date I will be on the current rate of £145.18 per week SMP (after the initial 6 weeks of 90% etc). If the government increases the SMP to take effect from 1st April 2019, does that mean I will get £145.18 up to 31st March then go onto the new rate from 1st April, or will my initial £145.18 still stand throughout my maternity leave because my baby was born before 1st April? Sorry if I sound thick but everywhere I google this question doesn't provide the answer on this. So just wondered if any mom's that have previously been on maternity leave when an increase took place got the new increased rate part way through their leave or not. Thanks in advance xx