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In September, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that nearly 900,000 mothers and 300,000 fathers have left the workforce since the pandemic started. iStock / Special to On the Minds of Moms
A global health crisis that upends nearly every facet of life will have both short and long-term effects. While certain things like personal hygiene habits, online shopping and connecting with family and friends through technology have been transformed, one of the most critical issues now coming to light is the effect this pandemic is having on the labor force, specifically regarding women and working mothers.