Work and the transition to motherhood: Introduction

Abstract

The transition to motherhood represents a unique life phase and affects all life spheres, including work. Through this chapter, we provide an overview to challenges that face women and families as they transition to being parents. First, we are introducing background data on the characteristics of the interface between work and family. Second, we introduce the chapters in this book, and the angles the chapter authors adopt towards shedding light on our understanding of work and the transition to motherhood.