'I can no longer do my work like how I used to': a mixed methods longitudinal cohort study exploring how informal working mothers balance the requirements of livelihood and safe childcare in South Africa

• Main Authors: Christiane Horwood (Author), Rachael Hinton (Author), Lyn Haskins (Author), Silondile Luthuli (Author), Sphindile Mapumulo (Author), Nigel Rollins (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Returning to work after childbirth is challenging for working mothers. Childcare quality may have lifelong effects on children's health, development and cognitive function. Over 60% of working women globally are informal workers without employment or maternity protection, bu...