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‘Potential parenthood’ and identity threats: navigating complex fertility journeys alongside work and employment

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‘Potential parenthood’ and identity threats: navigating complex fertility journeys alongside work and employment. / Mumford, Clare; Wilkinson, Krystal; Carroll, Michael.
In: Gender, Work and Organization, Vol. 30, No. 3, 31.05.2023, p. 982-998.

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Mumford, C, Wilkinson, K & Carroll, M 2023, '‘Potential parenthood’ and identity threats: navigating complex fertility journeys alongside work and employment', Gender, Work and Organization, vol. 30, no. 3, pp. 982-998. https://doi.org/10.1111/gwao.12953

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Mumford, C., Wilkinson, K., & Carroll, M. (2023). ‘Potential parenthood’ and identity threats: navigating complex fertility journeys alongside work and employment. Gender, Work and Organization, 30(3), 982-998. https://doi.org/10.1111/gwao.12953

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Mumford C, Wilkinson K, Carroll M. ‘Potential parenthood’ and identity threats: navigating complex fertility journeys alongside work and employment. Gender, Work and Organization. 2023 May 31;30(3):982-998. Epub 2022 Dec 30. doi: 10.1111/gwao.12953

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Mumford, Clare ; Wilkinson, Krystal ; Carroll, Michael. / ‘Potential parenthood’ and identity threats : navigating complex fertility journeys alongside work and employment. In: Gender, Work and Organization. 2023 ; Vol. 30, No. 3. pp. 982-998.

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