Abbreviations and Definitions
A glossary of some useful abbreviations and definitions in relation to maternity leave.
| KIT Days | Keeping in Touch Days |
| MATB1 | Maternity certificate confirming your due date |
| MA | Maternity Allowance - A payment made by the government if you are not entitled to receive SMP, but meet other eligibility criteria |
| MA1 Form | Maternity allowance claim form |
| NEM1 Form | New and Expectant Mothers Risk Assessment Form |
| Notification week / Qualifying week | 15th week before the baby's due date |
| Qualifying period | Is the eight weeks up to the 15th week before the baby’s due date |
| SMP | Statutory Maternity Pay |
| SPL | Shared Parental Leave |
| UEMP | University of Edinburgh Maternity pay |