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Motherhood price: Women forced to choose between jobs and babies


Wanjiku Wanjiru always believed motherhood was something to celebrate. A journey filled with joy, not trade-offs. But when she got pregnant with her third child, the belief was tested in ways she never expected.

Unlike her previous pregnancies, where she had flexible or supportive jobs, this time was different. Working at a private learning institution, she assumed the environment would be more accommodating.

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