Does paid maternity leave help mothers’ health and wellbeing? A new research note from The Policy Lab
Aug 22, 2017 · 1 min read
It has been widely recognised that maternity leave is important to the health of mothers. But what difference does paid maternity leave make? And does paid maternity leave help to reduce health inequalities?
(this article first appeared in The Mandarin).
Download the full research note below.

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