The Latest Maternity Leave Figures Sum Up Why Birth Rates Are Falling In The UK

In the UK, research shows that 4 in 10 mothers take just 12 weeks or less of maternity leave due to low statutory maternity pay rates, which are only 43% of the national living wage. This has led to a decline in the country’s fertility rate, with many people choosing not to have children. Pregnant Then Screwed is advocating for an increase in maternity pay to the national living wage, emphasizing the importance of longer maternity leave for maternal and child health.

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