Labour already supports children from birth through child benefit and child tax credit, and we are introducing the Health in Pregnancy Grant from April 2009, giving every pregnant woman a tax-free payment of £190 from the 25th week of pregnancy, along with advice from a health professional, to help them with the additional needs they have at this important time. And we are piloting nurse-family partnerships, giving personal support to the poorest young first- time mothers as early as possible in pregnancy right up until the child is aged two.

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