Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Manitoba Prenatal Benefit?

Eating healthy foods during pregnancy is very important for you and your growing baby.   To help you eat well while you are pregnant the Manitoba government will send you a monthly cheque during your pregnancy if you:

• live in Manitoba, and
• have a low to moderate income (net family income less than about $32,000 a year).
  
  
  

How much will the Prenatal Benefit be?

The amount of your cheque depends on how much money you (and your spouse, if you are married or living common law) made last year. Many people will receive about $80 a month. Others will receive lower amounts.  (Sample benefits ...)

When can I start getting the benefit?

Apply as soon as you can. The benefit can start in the month of your 14th week of pregnancy, if an application is received by or before that time.  Applications received later are eligible from that date, if complete.

How long will this benefit last?

The benefit is paid while you are pregnant and ends in the month your baby is due. After your baby is born, federal child benefits begin.

What are Healthy Baby community support programs?  Where are these programs?

These are friendly and informal services. They can answer your questions about pregnancy and your new baby. They can support you so you don't feel alone.  (List of Community Support Programs ...)  To find out how you can connect with programs in your area, call 945-1301 (in Winnipeg) or toll-free 1-888-848-0140.

For more information about Healthy Baby contact: Healthy Child Manitoba Office Phone: (204) 945-1301 Toll Free: 1-888-848-0140 TDD: (204) 945-1305 (Telephone Device for the Deaf) Email: healthychild@gov.mb.ca