After nine months of pregnancy, mothers have found little support for parenting amid the pandemic, prompting experts to call for longer maternity leave and other welfare benefits. To some extent, three months of maternity leave and child subsidies are helpful for those in need. "Apart from three months of maternity leave, the government should have implemented other family-friendly policies to make us feel safe. Working from home is a good opportunity, but is not available for everyone because the pandemic has a huge impact," he said. If the pandemic forces them to stay at home, they will be deprived of opportunities to develop social skills.

Source: Bangkok Post August 10, 2021 23:57 UTC