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www.theguardian.com
1 day ago
Women

Fellas, if you want there to be more babies, be a dad. A dad in the home | Van Badham

Australia's treasurer emphasizes the importance of higher birth rates for economic sustainability. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
Wellness

Why So Many Women Are Waiting Longer to Have Kids

The average age of first-time mothers in the U.S. has increased significantly over the decades.
There is a noticeable trend of women having children later in life, with a rise in birth rates among older age groups. [ more ]
www.thelocal.com
2 months ago
Europe news

COMPARE: Where in Europe now has the lowest birth rate?

Birth rates in Europe dropped significantly since the 1960s, with only 3.88 million babies born in 2022. France had the highest birth rate in 2022 at 1.79 live births per woman. [ more ]
The Nation
2 months ago
France politics

Why Do Men in Government Keep Telling Women to Have Kids?

Macron calls for 'demographic rearmament' to address declining birth rates in France.
France's efforts to boost population growth face challenges despite existing family-friendly policies. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Right-wing politics

Opinion | The Varieties of Anti-Natalism and the Roots of a Demographic Crisis

The Nordic countries, once seen as a pronatalist success story for their higher fertility rates and progressive policies, are now experiencing a sudden collapse in birth rates.
Despite the strong welfare-state supports for childrearing, countries like Finland have seen their birth rates fall nearly a third since 2010, similar to the lows seen in Italy. [ more ]
www.kilburntimes.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Closing neonatal unit 'would have devastating impact on women'

The number of neonatal units in North London could be reduced from five to four due to declining birth rates.
Hospital bosses are considering shutting down maternity and neonatal services at the Royal Free Hospital. [ more ]
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