Difficulty in adjusting duties and hours to accommodate health needs in pregnancy.
Reluctance to seek reallocation of duties when indicated by symptoms of pregnancy.
Reluctance to reveal expected date of delivery in order to maximise maternity leave after birth.
Difficulties for breast-feeding mothers with length of leave, and lack of facilities and support at work.
Difficulty in accessing childcare, especially for first-time mothers.
Concern about impact of motherhood on promotion prospects.
Pressures of dual burden of work and motherhood forcing a number of women to withdraw from the workplace.
