{"id":27651,"date":"2018-10-17T17:13:26","date_gmt":"2018-10-17T15:13:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/counseling-and-social-affairs\/information-living-studying-darmstadt\/faq-studieren-mit-kind\/"},"modified":"2025-06-16T11:10:28","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T09:10:28","slug":"studies-and-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/en\/counseling-and-social-affairs\/information-living-studying-darmstadt\/studies-and-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ Study with children"},"content":{"rendered":"

FAQ Study with children<\/h3>
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Studies and pregnancy<\/h3>\n
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Services according to SGB II: Additional needs for the pregnancy<\/strong><\/p>\n

After the 12th week of pregnancy, pregnant women with a low income are entitled to an additional needs allowance. A person is considered in need if their income does not meet or only slightly exceed the SGB II- requirement (\u201cB\u00fcrgergeld\u201d) (also possible during training or studies).\u00a0This allowance is intended to cover additional costs arising from pregnancy, such as food, personal care, travel expenses, and minor clothing adjustments.<\/p>\n

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Single time aid under SGB II: Initial supplies for the baby<\/strong><\/p>\n

In addition, needy pregnant women can also apply for initial equipment for the baby. The money can be used for the acquisition of different things, which are necessary for a reasonable and appropriate household and\/or life guidance with the baby, e.g. washing machine, furniture for the child or clothing. The amount of the initial equipment depends on the necessity. It is reasonable to buy the required items second hand. The application must be made before the birth of the child<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

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Application with residence in Darmstadt:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jobcenter Darmstadt
\nGro\u00df-Gerauer-Weg 3
\n64295 Darmstadt<\/p>\n

Application with residence in the Darmstadt-Dieburg District:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kreisverwaltung Darmstadt-Dieburg
\n64276 Darmstadt<\/p>\n

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Maternity allowance<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mothers with statutory health insurance and pregnant women who are in employment receive maternity benefits, starting six weeks before and lasting up to eight weeks (or 12 weeks in the case of premature or multiple births) after the birth of child. \u00a0is calculated according to the level of income in the employment prior to receipt, but amounts to maximal 13 euros per day from the health insurance. The difference to the previous net income is paid by the employer. Maternity benefit is paid net. It is exempt from taxes and social security contributions. It can be applied for at the earliest seven weeks before the estimated date of birth; a medical certificate must be submitted to the health insurance provider.<\/p>\n

Different rules apply to privately insured mothers who are in a permanent employment relationship subject to social insurance contributions or in minor employment. They can submit an application for the so-called PKV maternity allowance to the Federal Insurance Office in Bonn.<\/p>\n

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Federal Foundation Mother and Child<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the event of financial need, all pregnant women (regardless of residence permit) can apply to the Mother and Child Foundation for a one-off sum to be paid before the birth for necessary purchases such as pregnancy clothes or initial equipment. There is no legal claim to these funds. The application must be made\u00a0before the birth\u00a0<\/strong>at a recognized pregnancy counselling center in your own place of residence.<\/p>\n

Recognized pregnancy counselling centers in Darmstadt are, for example:<\/strong><\/p>\n