No win for new mums

MOTHERS are judged negatively whether they take maternity leave or not, new research suggests.

In a study of workers’ attitudes, women who took time off to care for babies were seen as less committed and competent at work.

However, mothers who continued working after giving birth were viewed as less caring parents.

The results suggest women are “damned” either way, according to lead author Dr Thekla Morgenroth, from the University of Exeter. “This is a no-win situation,” she said.