If, in proceedings
under this Subdivision in relation to the birth of a child —
(a) a
court is of the opinion that the applicant is in immediate need of financial
assistance; but
(b) it
is not practicable in the circumstances to determine immediately what order
(if any) should be made (whether because the applicant has not yet given birth
to the child or otherwise),
the court may order
the payment, pending the disposal of the proceedings, of such periodic or
other amount as the court considers appropriate.