Research reveals that seven out of ten mothers in the UK feel overwhelmed, while nearly half suffer from a mental health issue such as anxiety or depression.
According to the Make Mothers Matter survey of over 8,000 mothers across 12 European countries, Britain ranks among the worst for motherhood affecting women's careers. The results show that mothers are shouldering an unmanageable workload and lack support.
The survey found that UK mothers feel overloaded with 71% stating they're struggling to cope, which is a higher figure than the European average of 67%. Additionally, 47% of UK mothers experience mental health issues such as burnout. This is comparable to Europe-wide figures but still alarming.
It also emerged that UK mothers are more likely to face difficulties in balancing work and family responsibilities with an 11% rate who report their partners not taking paternity leave compared to the 25% European average.
However, mothers in Britain were more likely to have their role acknowledged by society. The survey found only 32% of British mothers believed their role wasn't recognized, lower than the European average of 41%.
Critics argue that despite improvements to NHS care recently, many mothers continue to suffer silently due to stigmas and inadequate support systems.
Experts are calling for increased investment in services supporting young families and children between birth and five years old. The lack of spending on these services may be a key reason behind Britain's poor ranking for maternal wellbeing.
Many are now advocating for regular touchpoints with healthcare professionals, unbiased information, and access to evidence-based mental health support from trusted sources.
According to the Make Mothers Matter survey of over 8,000 mothers across 12 European countries, Britain ranks among the worst for motherhood affecting women's careers. The results show that mothers are shouldering an unmanageable workload and lack support.
The survey found that UK mothers feel overloaded with 71% stating they're struggling to cope, which is a higher figure than the European average of 67%. Additionally, 47% of UK mothers experience mental health issues such as burnout. This is comparable to Europe-wide figures but still alarming.
It also emerged that UK mothers are more likely to face difficulties in balancing work and family responsibilities with an 11% rate who report their partners not taking paternity leave compared to the 25% European average.
However, mothers in Britain were more likely to have their role acknowledged by society. The survey found only 32% of British mothers believed their role wasn't recognized, lower than the European average of 41%.
Critics argue that despite improvements to NHS care recently, many mothers continue to suffer silently due to stigmas and inadequate support systems.
Experts are calling for increased investment in services supporting young families and children between birth and five years old. The lack of spending on these services may be a key reason behind Britain's poor ranking for maternal wellbeing.
Many are now advocating for regular touchpoints with healthcare professionals, unbiased information, and access to evidence-based mental health support from trusted sources.
I'm not buying that 7 out of 10 UK moms feel overwhelmed 
. Where's the data coming from? A random survey doesn't make a global trend. What's the margin of error on this poll and how representative are the 8,000 moms who took part? It sounds like a lot of assumptions being made about what it means to be a mom in the UK.
When's the last time the government actually implemented policies to support families instead of just throwing around buzzwords like "family-friendly"?
. But without more concrete evidence, we're just perpetuating the same tired narratives about how hard it is to be a mom in the UK. Where's the research backing these claims? What specific policies or changes do experts propose would make a real difference? Let's stop throwing around statistics and start talking solutions 
. 71% of them feeling like they're struggling to cope? That's crazy! And the fact that only 32% of British moms feel like their role isn't recognized by society is really telling 
. I mean, shouldn't we be valuing mothers more for all the hard work they do? It sounds like these experts are onto something with their calls for more investment in services supporting young families 
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. We need to be more open about mental health issues and make sure we're providing good resources for these amazing women 
. Maybe if we had more regular check-ins with healthcare pros and access to unbiased info, things would start looking up 
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. It's just a coincidence that 71% of mothers feel overwhelmed and can't cope with their workload. Maybe it's because society still expects them to be the primary caregivers while also being productive members of the workforce? 
It's not like they're trying to create a culture that values work-life balance or anything. I'm sure it has nothing to do with the fact that many mothers are shouldering an unmanageable workload and lack support.
. The stats on mental health issues are just terrifying 
47%?! That's, like, almost half of the population! 
And the lack of paternity leave support is just ridiculous 
. It's all about creating a balance between work & family life, but it feels like that's just not happening here 
. It's time 2 break down those stigmas around mental health issues & create a more supportive community 
If we want our moms (and dads too!) to thrive, we gotta get behind them. 
! I get it, balancing work & family life can be a total challenge, but it's not fair that they're shouldering this alone 
! And yeah, mental health issues are no joke, but at least 32% of British mums feel like their role is recognized 
. More funding for services supporting young families would be a game-changer 
. It's just crazy that they're shouldering all this responsibility without any real help or recognition 
. The fact that only 32% of British mums even think their role isn't valued is mind-boggling 
. And don't even get me started on the paternity leave situation - 11%?! That's just ridiculous 
. It's like society still expects one parent to do all the heavy lifting while the other gets a break 
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. Regular check-ins with healthcare pros, unbiased info, and access to mental health support from trusted sources... that sounds like a solid plan to me 
. Let's get our priorities straight and start treating new mums with some respect and compassion 
. We need more than just empty promises - we need real investment in services supporting young families and children between birth and five years old. Regular touchpoints with healthcare professionals, unbiased information, and access to evidence-based mental health support are essential for these mothers. We can't keep ignoring the struggles of our mothers (and fathers!) in this country 
the stats are insane - 71% feeling overwhelmed & 47% suffering from burnout... that's just too much for any human to handle 
i think what's needed is more investment in services supporting young families & children. we need better access to healthcare, mental health support, and unbiased info... it's time for change 
I'm so sad to hear about all these moms feeling overwhelmed & struggling with mental health issues. We gotta do better, fam! 
We can't keep expecting moms to do it all on their own. It's time for us to step up and support them in any way we can. 
71% of UK moms are feelin this way 
. Its even worse when they try 2 balance work n family life 
i no mothers r strugglin but at least britain acknowledges their role more than europe 
experts r sayin we need more investment in services for young families, esp between birth and five years old 
it's all about gettin regular touchpoints with healthcare pros, unbiased info, and access to mental health support from trusted sources 
. I think we need 2 step up our support game, especially when it comes 2 paternity leave - it's just not right dat mums r more likely 2 face these challenges alone 
. Thats the only way we'll ever get to a point where mothers can feel truly supported and not just struggling to cope 
