Childbirth triggers decade-long shift in work absences, Swedish study finds

New research tracking 1.6 million Swedish workers shows childbirth creates lasting changes in sickness absence and disability claims extending years beyond birth. The findings suggest policymakers and employers should rethink support systems around parenthood, as the effects persist long after initial recovery from pregnancy and delivery.

Originaltitel: Sickness absence and disability pension three years before and seven years after first childbirth: A Swedish population-based cohort study