Maternity benefit: how long and from whom will you receive financial support?. As of: February 5, 2024, 2:03 p.m By: Marco Blanco Ucles CommentsPressSplit Maternity benefit supports women during the birth phase.

But how is it made up and does each person receive the same amount of contributions? Maternity benefits are paid out for the first time six weeks before the planned birth date. Payment ends eight weeks after birth. Exceptions: premature birth, more than one child or a disability in the newborn.