How to sign up for the MIES bonus for pregnant women

In the country More than 41,000 girls and adolescents, between the ages of 10 and 19, become mothers every year. In 2021, 251,106 births were registered. However, not all parents have enough resources to support newborns.

For this reason, the Ecuadorian Government granted a bonus to pregnant mothers to be able to support the needs of the minor and also, for carrying out their pertinent check-ups. The objective is to combat child malnutrition.

The amount of the bonus is $50 per month plus three additional amounts for attendance at controls. In other words, the commitment and responsibility of the parents will be rewarded with extra bonuses. The money is granted by the Ministry of Economic and Social Inclusion, the entity establishes that the amount is delivered monthly from the moment the woman reports the pregnancy to the Ministry of Health until the baby reaches two years of age.

To receive the bonus, women must be registered by the Childhood with a Future Brigade, who tour the parishes visiting families in vulnerable situations. The objective of the visits is to identify who qualifies to receive the amount.

Priority will be given to pregnant women living in rural areas as teenage mothers. In addition, it is considered that mothers do not have social security, nor receive another bonus from the Ecuadorian State. (YO)