title: The financial pressures of having a baby.
abstract: Having a baby can bring money problems that can put a strain on the family budget and cause difficulties in a couple's relationship. Health professionals, especially those working in the community, often encounter families with money worries who may confide these during a home or clinic visit. This article provides some insight into the type of problems that occur and some possible solutions. It suggests appropriate sources of information and advice on, for example, state benefits, budgeting and dealing with debt.
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pennells
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D002017:Budgets / Q000379:methods*; D005382:Financing, Personal / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007224:Infant Care / Q000191:economics*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*; D012943:Social Security; D012944:Social Support; D017748:Time Management