His films like 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Broker' deeply explore non-biological parenthood, family bonds, and the complexities of fertility through emotionally nuanced narratives.

Works such as 'I, Daniel Blake' and 'Sorry We Missed You' examine the struggles of working-class families and parenthood in precarious circumstances, touching on reproductive hardship and care.

Her films 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' and 'You Were Never Really Here' intensely explore motherhood, parental responsibility, and the psychological dimensions of parent-child relationships.