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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Anna Bawden

How bad is maternal health in Europe, and how can we fix it?

A new mother stressed on a sofa next to a playing baby.
As many as 42% of new mothers reported a mental health issue in the past year. Photograph: Arsenii Palivoda/Alamy

A new European study has found high levels of maternal ill health, alongside persistent work-life balance and career penalties, in the UK and mainland Europe.

How bad is maternal mental health in Europe?

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