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October 2023 Babies 🇬🇧

What am I entitled to? What can I claim?

As a single mom with 1 kid and currently pregnant with the other, what are my entitlements in benefits apart from the obvious ones child benefit, health start, universal credit top up for extra child? Am I missing anything?

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did you claimfor the sure start maternity grant with your first xx

Pop your deets in this calculator:

https://www.entitledto.co.uk

Also, have a word with your local council as you may be eligible for support schemes in your area such as food banks. And check with Citizen’s Advice too.

Is the sure start maternity grant the £500 you get with your first pregnancy? @Ems

yes xx

but if you didn’t apply for your first you can apply with your second x

Oh really?

I couldn't get it with my first, because I was working at the time, and wasn't claiming anything.

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shooting my bestie shot again🙂

Hi 👋🏽 My name is caitlyn and i'm 23 with a 1 year old named avery !💙 It seems like nobody really wants to hold a convo or I get ignored 😭 I'm also open to long distance as well ! i'm 420 friendly🍃! if i'm not working or in class im usually at home watching crime docs and sipping on some wine ! once you get to know me im really nice and chill !!

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Mama needs new friends ✨

Hey mamas 🤍 I'm going to be honest — I'm at a season in my life where I'm craving real, genuine friendship. The kind where we actually check on each other. Where conversations go both ways. Where we can laugh, vent, cry, and just *be* without it feeling one-sided.

I'm a stay at home mom of 6 (yes, 6! 👏🏼) and my days are full but my cup feels a little empty in the friendship department. I'm looking for women who get it — the chaos, the beauty, the exhaustion, all of it.

If you're a mom who values deep, reciprocal friendship and you're also out here looking for your people — drop a 👋 below. Let's actually get to know each other. 🤍

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Help

Really embarrassing!
I'm a first time mummy at 35, she's 16 month and everytime I sneeze or cough I lose control of my bladder and pee a little 😔, I've had countless utis since having her aswell! Will it get better? Or do I need to invest in panty liners? 😆

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Leaving your baby

Has anyone else not left their baby to be looked after by someone else (not dad) yet? I still don't feel ready but am being told I should be by now

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Sometimes I post on here just to hear other women call me pretty🥴🙈

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Random but when you use a vibrator do you need to hold your lips open for it to touch the bean ?

It gets annoying because even if I open my legs I still need to hold the lips open to touch the bean and I have to do it the entire time my lips are literally sealed closed 🤣

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