FAMILY JOURNEY
Having a Baby
A step-by-step guide to preparing the documents, registrations, and government services you may need when welcoming a new child. JUANGUIDE helps parents understand important government requirements before and after childbirth, including registration, benefits, and official documents.
CHECKLIST
Baby Preparation Checklist
PREPARE PARENT IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS
Prepare valid government IDs and personal documents for hospital, registration, and government transactions.
REGISTER YOUR CHILD’S BIRTH
Register your child’s birth with the Local Civil Registrar and follow the required submission process.
REQUEST PSA BIRTH CERTIFICATE
Request an official PSA Birth Certificate after registration for future government and school transactions.
REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR PHILHEALTH
Register your child as a dependent or member, as applicable, for healthcare benefits and coverage.
UPDATE YOUR GOVERNMENT RECORDS
Update PhilHealth dependents, SSS beneficiaries, and Pag-IBIG records if applicable to your situation.
Forms you may need:
PhilHealth
EMPLOYER (HR Department)
apply for child benefits
Check whether you may qualify for MATERNITY BENEFITS, government assistance, or OTHER PROGRAMS THAT CAN SUPPORT YOU OR YOUR CHILD.
Check SSS Maternity Benefits here
Baby Registration Timeline
Follow a simple order so you can prepare key documents before birth and complete registrations after your child arrives.
1. before birth
Prepare important documents including parent valid IDs, marriage certificate if applicable, medical records, and other hospital requirements.
2. After Birth
Register your child’s birth by coordinating with the hospital or Local Civil Registrar and submitting the required birth registration documents.
3. After Registration
Request official documents, including the PSA Birth Certificate, once registration has been completed and records are available.
4. After Receiving Documents
Complete government registrations such as PhilHealth updates, benefit applications, and dependent registrations as needed.
5. keep your records organized
STORE YOUR DOCUMENTS SECURELY FOR FUTURE TRANSACTIONS.
Before Processing Your Baby’s Documents
Prepare original documents and copies. Make sure parents’ information is correct and consistent. Confirm requirements with your local government office. Keep copies of all submitted documents, and check processing timelines before visiting.
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