Modern motherhood – new research findings at the ESRC Festival of Social Science
Public event in Westminster on 8th November will focus on new University of Essex research findings and debate how these might inform better policies to support mothers with the National Childbirth Trust, the Maternal Mental Health Alliance, Working Families and Barnardo's
As part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science we are presenting recent research on modern motherhood:
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How does maternal depression influence women’s empowerment, and parenting decisions? Presented by Professor Sonia Bhalotra
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does time spent with mums make a difference to children’s development? Presented by Professor Emilia Del Bono
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do our childcare policies support mums back into work? Presented by Dr Birgitta Rabe
The event is open to the public, policymakers, journalists, charities, thinktanks and practitioners and will be held at Broadway House, Tothill Street, Westminster on Wednesday 8th November from 10am-1pm.
There will be a panel discussion and Q&A session after the presentations, chaired by Professor Pam Cox, to discuss the possible implications for policymakers, health practitioners and families.
Panellists will include:
Jonathan Swan, Head of Research, Working Families
Dr Alain Gregoire, Chair of the Maternal Mental Health Alliance
Sarah McMullen, Head of Knowledge, National Childbirth Trust
Jonathan Rallings, Assistant Director for Policy, Barnardo’s
To reserve a place please book via eventbrite.
