As the Delta variant of COVID-19 continues to put a strain on the U.S., new data sheds light on the ongoing challenges women — particularly, mothers — are facing during the pandemic.
Even in the best of times, being a mother is a role that comes with great joy but also a great amount of work. Though the challenges facing moms (and especially working moms) long predate the pandemic, the last year and a half exposed and exacerbated these struggles.