Young Women's Trust · 2017
This report by Young Women's Trust explores the experiences of mothers aged under 25 in England, focusing on finances, childcare, employment, stigma and isolation. Key findings include that 61% of young mothers were only just managing financially, 46% regularly missed meals, and over half felt lonelier since becoming a mother. Young mothers also reported widespread discrimination from employers and dismissive treatment from health professionals, while formal childcare costs were identified as a major barrier to work. The report makes recommendations on childcare policy, employment support, benefit levels and employer practices.