Maternity Allowance is a United Kingdom state benefit for women who are working but not entitled to Statutory Maternity Pay.
If the claimant has not paid enough Class 2 National Insurance Contributions in this period, they will instead be entitled to a lower amount.
Alternatively, Maternity Allowance can be paid if the claimant has assisted a partner in the running of their business.
Entitlement starts at the 11th week before the baby is due.
You cannot get this together with any other Contributory Benefit or Jobseeker's Allowance.