virtually no effect. Mothers' work interruptions of up to two months before birth have a positive effect on birth outcomes …

"In the United States, almost a third of new mothers who worked during pregnancy return to work within three months of … length, which includes leave taking by mothers and fathers, and behavioral and physical health outcomes among new mothers … conditions and state-level maternity leave policies as identifying instruments. The results suggest that longer maternity leave …

The employment behavior of mothers is strongly influenced by labor market regulations and certain institutional …