Longer maternity leave - healthier mothers?

Abstract

"Leave policies allowing parents to take time off work after childbirth are considered an important measure to buffer the stresses associated with childrearing and gainful employment. Despite reducing this double burden, longer leave periods do not necessarily support the return of healthier mothers into the labor market." (Author's abstract, IAB-Doku) ((en))

Cite article

Gürtzgen, N. & Hank, K. (2017): Longer maternity leave - healthier mothers? In: IAB-Forum No. 21.12.2017, o. Sz.