What are some of the challenges for women going back to school after childbirth?

Pregnancy for many young women in Cameroon means a school break.

Going back to school after childbirth is often a challenge for both young and older women.

For younger women in school, pregnancy often means dismissal from school. Others are stigmatized at home making it difficult for them to go back to school.

In 2022, Cameroon’s Minister of Secondary Education, Dr. Nalova Lyonga signed a press release instructing school administrators to let pregnant girls continue school till 26 weeks of pregnancy when they will be placed on maternity leave.

According to you, what is the biggest challenge for women going back to school after childbirth?

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