Financial stress forcing many new mothers to work early

EMBARGOED TO 0001 WEDNESDAY MAY 8 Undated file photo of a pregnant woman holding her stomach. Most new mothers suffer financial stress during pregnancy and maternity leave, forcing them back to work earlier than they would like after the birth, research suggests. Maternity Action said its survey of 1,000 new mothers showed that three out of five managed by using credit cards, and a similar number had returned to work early or were planning to do so. Issue date: Wednesday May 8, 2024.