You really have to applaud how the UK is approaching they could service their citizens. Their latest move? Provide a one-time payoff of 200 quids to pregnant women from the 29th week of pregnancy. This is aimed to address the concerns of infant mortality and health inequality gaps.

Poor diet among expecting mothers is the leading reason why there are low birth weight rates. By providing this grant, developing babies now have the chance to get appropriate nutrition through their moms. Poor nutrition can affect a human being’s health from childhood to adult life.

One issue raised against this move, however, is the concern whether mothers would honestly spend the grant on her nutrition.

Still, I personally think that this is a great initiative from the side of government. While this can be viewed as a short-term solution to address immediate concerns, it somehow extends to the long term by encouraging a healthy population starting from pregnancy.

Via BBC