Maternity Services

Have you recently found out you are pregnant?

 You can now self refer to the hospital for your antenatal care and delivery of your baby.

Northern Trust - Antrim Area Hospital

Belfast Trust - Royal Maternity Hospital

South Eastern Trust - Ulster Hospital

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Request for Maternity Certificate (MAT B1 form)

Once you have informed your employer of your pregnancy, you will be asked to provide a Maternity Certificate. 

A Maternity Certificate (MAT B1) enables a pregnant woman to claim:

  • Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) from her employer
  • Maternity Allowance (MA) from Jobcentre Plus
  • Sure Start Maternity Grant (SSMG) from Jobcentre Plus

The certificate:

  • verifies the pregnancy
  • confirms the date of the expected week of confinement (EWC)
  • confirms the actual date of birth when completed after confinement
  • Can be completed from not more than 20 weeks the EWC

Your midwife can issue form MAT B1 to you free of charge.

Page last reviewed: 13 October 2025
Page created: 07 July 2023