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flag U.S. mothers are leaving the workforce due to childcare costs, inflexible schedules, and lack of support, reversing pandemic gains.

flag A growing number of U.S. mothers with young children are leaving the workforce, reversing pandemic-era gains in female employment. flag Key factors include limited access to affordable childcare, inflexible work schedules, rising living costs, and insufficient family support policies like paid leave and subsidized care. flag Many cite overwhelming caregiving demands and lack of employer support as reasons for exiting jobs, contributing to labor shortages and long-term economic concerns. flag While remote work helped temporarily, systemic barriers persist, making it difficult for mothers to balance work and family life.

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