Opinion: When we invest in women's health, we all benefit
Women's health encompasses complex issues impacting families, with significant barriers requiring urgent action, especially in reproductive health and rights.
Lots of Liberal Women Made a Postelection Promise. When Will We Know If They Kept It?
The outcome of the 2024 election has instilled fear in some women about their reproductive rights, impacting their decisions to conceive.
Trump win prompts some women to reconsider having children
Concerns over reproductive rights and gender equality prompt women to pause family planning decisions in the aftermath of Trump's presidential win.
A Chinese Woman Sued to Freeze Her Eggs. She Lost.
China's ban on unmarried women freezing eggs restricts reproductive rights and perpetuates traditional family norms.
This TikTok Creator Wants You To Really Think About That Vasectomy
Men should consider vasectomies as a responsible birth control option, alleviating the burden on their partners.
Opinion: When we invest in women's health, we all benefit
Women's health encompasses complex issues impacting families, with significant barriers requiring urgent action, especially in reproductive health and rights.
Lots of Liberal Women Made a Postelection Promise. When Will We Know If They Kept It?
The outcome of the 2024 election has instilled fear in some women about their reproductive rights, impacting their decisions to conceive.
Trump win prompts some women to reconsider having children
Concerns over reproductive rights and gender equality prompt women to pause family planning decisions in the aftermath of Trump's presidential win.
A Chinese Woman Sued to Freeze Her Eggs. She Lost.
China's ban on unmarried women freezing eggs restricts reproductive rights and perpetuates traditional family norms.
This TikTok Creator Wants You To Really Think About That Vasectomy
Men should consider vasectomies as a responsible birth control option, alleviating the burden on their partners.
The End of Federal Abortion Rights Hurt LGBTQ Parents, New Study Reveals
The overturning of Roe v. Wade has significantly impacted queer parents' family planning, access to care, and overall mental health.
I Got Inseminated In A Burger King Bathroom Just Off Route 57
An LGBTQ journey to parenthood involves complex decisions surrounding ethics, finances, and legalities, highlighting unique challenges faced by queer individuals.
The best countries for LGBTQ+ people to raise a family don't include the UK
Switzerland is the most inclusive country for LGBTQ+ families in 2025, according to new research.
'I've interviewed 198 prospective sperm donors in London, New Zealand and Copenhagen - Dublin is next'
Krishna Istha seeks a sperm donor to start a family with partner Logan Rea, emphasizing non-traditional criteria for donor selection.
The End of Federal Abortion Rights Hurt LGBTQ Parents, New Study Reveals
The overturning of Roe v. Wade has significantly impacted queer parents' family planning, access to care, and overall mental health.
I Got Inseminated In A Burger King Bathroom Just Off Route 57
An LGBTQ journey to parenthood involves complex decisions surrounding ethics, finances, and legalities, highlighting unique challenges faced by queer individuals.
The best countries for LGBTQ+ people to raise a family don't include the UK
Switzerland is the most inclusive country for LGBTQ+ families in 2025, according to new research.
'I've interviewed 198 prospective sperm donors in London, New Zealand and Copenhagen - Dublin is next'
Krishna Istha seeks a sperm donor to start a family with partner Logan Rea, emphasizing non-traditional criteria for donor selection.
Longing for Grandchildren When Your Child Doesn't Want Kids
Many Gen Xers and baby boomers are facing the reality of not becoming grandparents due to declining birth rates and personal choices of their children.
13 Things to Say When Someone Asks Why You Haven't Had a Baby Yet
Pressure on couples to have children can lead to uncomfortable inquiries from family and friends, highlighting societal expectations around reproduction.
It Took Years To Find A Doctor Who Finally Agreed To Give Me A Vasectomy. Here's Why.
The article highlights the importance of individual choice in family planning, particularly regarding the decision to undergo a vasectomy.
Longing for Grandchildren When Your Child Doesn't Want Kids
Many Gen Xers and baby boomers are facing the reality of not becoming grandparents due to declining birth rates and personal choices of their children.
13 Things to Say When Someone Asks Why You Haven't Had a Baby Yet
Pressure on couples to have children can lead to uncomfortable inquiries from family and friends, highlighting societal expectations around reproduction.
It Took Years To Find A Doctor Who Finally Agreed To Give Me A Vasectomy. Here's Why.
The article highlights the importance of individual choice in family planning, particularly regarding the decision to undergo a vasectomy.
The World Is Falling Apart. Should I Scrap My Plans to Have Kids?
Despite current uncertainties, many have successfully raised families in challenging times, suggesting hope and resilience can guide personal decisions.
Some young people planning fewer or no kids because of climate change
Climate change is a significant factor for some individuals choosing not to have children.
Data shows that a considerable percentage of teens and young adults are hesitant to have children due to climate change.
The World Is Falling Apart. Should I Scrap My Plans to Have Kids?
Despite current uncertainties, many have successfully raised families in challenging times, suggesting hope and resilience can guide personal decisions.
Some young people planning fewer or no kids because of climate change
Climate change is a significant factor for some individuals choosing not to have children.
Data shows that a considerable percentage of teens and young adults are hesitant to have children due to climate change.
Politicians say health plans should cover IVF. Currently only 1 in 4 employers do
Access to affordable IVF treatments is limited; only a quarter of larger companies provide insurance coverage for the procedure.
Judith Woods: Men chasing perpetual boyhood are leaving it far too late to become fathers
The narrative of women prioritizing career over kids is only half the story as it takes two to make a baby, and IVF plays a significant role in modern family-building.
More single women and female couples having IVF
The growing number of single women and female couples accessing IVF demonstrates changing family dynamics, despite financial and funding challenges.
Politicians say health plans should cover IVF. Currently only 1 in 4 employers do
Access to affordable IVF treatments is limited; only a quarter of larger companies provide insurance coverage for the procedure.
Judith Woods: Men chasing perpetual boyhood are leaving it far too late to become fathers
The narrative of women prioritizing career over kids is only half the story as it takes two to make a baby, and IVF plays a significant role in modern family-building.
More single women and female couples having IVF
The growing number of single women and female couples accessing IVF demonstrates changing family dynamics, despite financial and funding challenges.
Mothers Revealed What It's Like Having Kids "Later In Life," Giving Both Sides To The Story
Having children after 35 can offer unique experiences, but it may come with both positive and negative implications.
After a breakup in her 30s, a therapist stressed about when she'd start a family. She set a deadline for kids - and stuck to it.
Beth Gulotta's journey illustrates the emotional struggle and societal pressures women face about family planning, particularly regarding relationships and fertility timelines.
Healthy women help everyone rise-I've seen it in Kenya
Family planning empowers women to access economic opportunities, benefiting society as a whole.
Mothers Revealed What It's Like Having Kids "Later In Life," Giving Both Sides To The Story
Having children after 35 can offer unique experiences, but it may come with both positive and negative implications.
After a breakup in her 30s, a therapist stressed about when she'd start a family. She set a deadline for kids - and stuck to it.
Beth Gulotta's journey illustrates the emotional struggle and societal pressures women face about family planning, particularly regarding relationships and fertility timelines.
Healthy women help everyone rise-I've seen it in Kenya
Family planning empowers women to access economic opportunities, benefiting society as a whole.
Ellen Coyne: If the main parties don't follow through on their 200 childcare vow, the mothers of Ireland will make their electoral life hell
Irish mothers are skeptical of politicians' promises to cut childcare fees ahead of the General Election.
A "Dated, Mismatched" 1930s Kitchen Gets an Airy Makeover
Katherine and Genevieve renovated their kitchen to create a functional space that honors their home’s history while accommodating their future family needs.
Parenthood - and the choice to be childfree - is at stake this election. 3 Americans explain how it's impacting their vote.
The 2024 presidential election will profoundly impact family planning and reproductive healthcare access, influenced by opinions on abortion and living costs.
Supreme Court Rejects Oklahoma's Bid for Federal Grants in Dispute Over Abortion Counseling
The Supreme Court rejected Oklahoma's appeal for federal family-planning grants after the state ceased abortion counseling, reflecting deeper abortion policy conflicts.
Mothers, of course, have abortions. And it's time to accept they are the experts in their own lives | Gina Rushton
Mothers can also choose to have abortions, and many do.
The majority of women who have abortions are already mothers.
Parenthood - and the choice to be childfree - is at stake this election. 3 Americans explain how it's impacting their vote.
The 2024 presidential election will profoundly impact family planning and reproductive healthcare access, influenced by opinions on abortion and living costs.
Supreme Court Rejects Oklahoma's Bid for Federal Grants in Dispute Over Abortion Counseling
The Supreme Court rejected Oklahoma's appeal for federal family-planning grants after the state ceased abortion counseling, reflecting deeper abortion policy conflicts.
Mothers, of course, have abortions. And it's time to accept they are the experts in their own lives | Gina Rushton
Mothers can also choose to have abortions, and many do.
The majority of women who have abortions are already mothers.
Italy Passes Law Banning People From Seeking Surrogacy Abroad
Italy's new law criminalizes seeking surrogacy abroad, impacting gay couples and infertile families while asserting conservative government values.
Mayor announces $10k family planning benefit for some non-unionized city employees
New York City offers a $10,000 family planning benefit for non-union employees to support adoption, surrogacy, and fertility treatments, benefitting LGBTQ+ families.
This single gay man had to pretend to have a wife to bring his babies home from the hospital - LGBTQ Nation
The clinic in Kenya demanded a female companion resembling a spouse for a single male intended parent, contradicting earlier assurances.
Italy Passes Law Banning People From Seeking Surrogacy Abroad
Italy's new law criminalizes seeking surrogacy abroad, impacting gay couples and infertile families while asserting conservative government values.
Mayor announces $10k family planning benefit for some non-unionized city employees
New York City offers a $10,000 family planning benefit for non-union employees to support adoption, surrogacy, and fertility treatments, benefitting LGBTQ+ families.
This single gay man had to pretend to have a wife to bring his babies home from the hospital - LGBTQ Nation
The clinic in Kenya demanded a female companion resembling a spouse for a single male intended parent, contradicting earlier assurances.
We're 35 and about to start a family - with an income of $280k, how much life insurance do we need?
Life insurance amounts should be tailored to individual circumstances, especially after starting a family, rather than relying solely on standard multipliers of income.
Six Sunday Reads
The challenges of dating may lead many to opt for single life instead.
Societal changes and personal choices are key factors in declining birth rates.
How to Set Up an Effective Household Management System
Implementing a household management system can significantly improve organization, reduce chaos, and enhance family productivity.
When a couple doesn't want more kids (or any) who should get snipped?
The decision of couples to opt for permanent contraceptive surgery highlights disparities in the adoption rates of sterilization methods between men and women.
Every Year, My Wife Returns From Her Visit to the Doctor Making the Same Wild Demand. Enough.
The author's wife and doctor pressure him for a vasectomy despite their effective communication about family planning, leading to marital tension.
When a couple doesn't want more kids (or any) who should get snipped?
The decision of couples to opt for permanent contraceptive surgery highlights disparities in the adoption rates of sterilization methods between men and women.
Every Year, My Wife Returns From Her Visit to the Doctor Making the Same Wild Demand. Enough.
The author's wife and doctor pressure him for a vasectomy despite their effective communication about family planning, leading to marital tension.