The Impact of Children on Mothers — Economic and Clinical Perspectives
DateThursday 19 February 2026
Time17:00-18:00
LocationWalter Room, Kellogg College
This event explores how motherhood shapes women’s lives through both economic and clinical lenses. It will examine how having children influences mothers’ career paths, income, and labor market opportunities, while also addressing the psychological and physical health effects that often accompany these changes. By integrating economic analysis with clinical research, the session aims to provide a holistic understanding of the costs, benefits, and broader implications of motherhood for women’s well-being and society as a whole.
With speakers:
Libertad González
, Department of Economics, Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Katherine Tucker
, Nuffield Department of Primary Care, University of Oxford
Moderated by: Catia Nicodemo, Fellow of Kellogg College; Associate Professor, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences
Open to: Members of Kellogg College, Oxford University members, the public,