Sending our strength and support to every woman currently on maternity leave who has soaring mental health issues due to the restrictions placed on them during Covid. These women have had to a) attend hospital appointments and endure early labour on their own
b) they have been unable to leave the house and attend baby groups - which are vital for their mental health and give them the opportunity to build a much needed network c) Many will have not seen a health visitor during this time as they have mostly been redeployed
d) They will have been unable to access breastfeeding support e) Many are unable to find a childcare space for their child making a return to work very difficult.
They have now also been let down by the Government who have refused to extend their maternity leave by 3 months.
Pregnant women and new mothers continue to be ignored. #maternitypetition
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