Investigative findings by children's advocacy group Save The Children
Living in Piemonte as a Mom: Juggling Act and Beyond
Choosing motherhood in Piemonte can feel like a high-stakes game. With a flat-lining fertility rate of 1.14 children per woman, the region takes a backseat against the national average, suggesting a convoluted web of work dynamics, services, and social circumstances that may not adequately cater to motherhood.
Revealing the Challenges
The report "The Jugglers, Motherhood in Italy 2025", compiled by Save the Children sheds light on the obstacles faced by Piedmontese mothers in their daily lives. The report, painstakingly researched with Istat, delves into the depths of employment, health, representation, and social support issues encountered by these women.
The Numbers Don't Lie
When it comes to birth rates, Piemonte continues its downward spiral, experiencing a worsening of 1.714 points compared to the starting point of 2022. Meanwhile, female employment soars, placing Piedmont in the runner-up position in the national ranking, with a maternal employment rate of 74.5%. In terms of female representation, it lags in 16th place, boasting a mere 15.7% of female representation. Health-wise, it clocks in at 9th, revealing an infant mortality rate that's below average. In service improvements, Piedmont climbs to 9th place, with an impressive proportion of students benefiting from school meals. Subjective satisfaction drops to 6th place. In countering violence, Piedmont lingers at 19th: compared to many other regions, it has few anti-violence centers, only having 1.69 per 100,000 women. These figures demand attention if we aim to transform Piemonte into a more nurturing and sustainable home for all women, particularly those who choose to become mothers.
Speaking Up for Mothers
In response to these pressing issues, the "Mamma Space" program was launched. This initiative supports parents and children in vulnerable situations within Piemonte, boasting 13 active spaces in the region and providing shelter to over 3,000 individuals in the year 2024.
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1. In the pursuit of understanding the challenges faced by mothers in Piemonte, analyses from reports like "The Jugglers, Motherhood in Italy 2025" and academic works such as "Beyond Work-Family Balance: Examining Caregiving, Entrepreneurship, and Social Support" (2014) provide valuable insights.2. The decreasing fertility rate and the rising female employment rate, as highlighted in "The Jugglers, Motherhood in Italy 2025," showcase a unique blend of work dynamics and family health issues that merit further policy-and-legislation considerations.3. The state of social support and representation for Piedmontese mothers, as mentioned in "The Jugglers, Motherhood in Italy 2025" and explored in "The Impact of Childcare Policies on Parents’ Employment and Well-being" (2018), should not be overlooked in the discourse on workplace-wellness and family-health.4. "Mamma Space," an initiative aimed at supporting parents and children in vulnerable situations within Piemonte, echoes the call for enhanced social support highlighted in reports like "The Jugglers, Motherhood in Italy 2025" and advocates such as those in the New York Times article "navigating Motherhood in a Modern World."5. The broader implications of this discourse extend beyond the realms of motherhood, touching upon womens-health, family-health, and the general-news, as well as the politics and policies that affect these issues.6. Engaging with social media and other platforms can help bring attention to the challenges faced by mothers in Piemonte and facilitate discussions on potential solutions, drawing upon resources like "The Jugglers, Motherhood in Italy 2025" and the "Mamma Space" program.
