Breaks in their involvement in the labour market during maternity leave should not be a handicap to mothers. In fact, Member States must find suitable means of support to help them maintain their professional role in society, with a view to balancing their family and working life.
Het onderbreken van de beroepsuitoefening vanwege zwangerschap of moederschap zou geen obstakel moeten vormen. De lidstaten moeten adequate methoden vinden ter ondersteuning van hun actieve rol in de samenleving, zodat ze hun gezinsleven en werk op evenwichtige wijze kunnen combineren.