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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I don't plan to have children. That doesn't mean I want them banished from my life | Rachel Connolly

The fertility rate in England and Wales was the lowest on record, at 1.44 children per woman, with the number of babies born being the lowest since the 1970s.
Women
#middle-east
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

South Asia women are aging faster than peers in Europe, US DW 07/08/2025

"I began experiencing excessive bleeding. I went to a doctor, who told me I might be perimenopausal," Kalia shared, reflecting her sudden onset of symptoms.
Public health
#demographics
World news
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

These Countries Are Running Out Of People

Several countries may lose over half their populations by the century's end due to aging demographics, low fertility, and migration patterns.
World news
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

These Countries Are Running Out Of People

Several countries may lose over half their populations by the century's end due to aging demographics, low fertility, and migration patterns.
#reproductive-health
Women
fromFast Company
1 month ago

1 in 5 people are having fewer children due to fear of the future: U.N.

Falling fertility rates result from barriers faced by both men and women, not just women.
Financial instability and fear of the future are key factors influencing reproductive choices.
Women
fromFast Company
1 month ago

1 in 5 people are having fewer children due to fear of the future: U.N.

Falling fertility rates result from barriers faced by both men and women, not just women.
Financial instability and fear of the future are key factors influencing reproductive choices.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Vietnam drops two-child policy amid demographic fears

Vietnam's National Assembly has repealed its four-decade two-child policy amidst declining birth rates and an aging population, acknowledging demographic risks for its economy and society.
Parenting
#dog-ownership
philosophy
fromAeon
2 months ago

Population decline will rob us of vital social force: youth | Aeon Essays

Fertility rates are declining globally, with significant implications for future population dynamics and resource distribution.
fromThe American Conservative
2 months ago

Want More Kids? Make Cheaper Minivans

In a world where families are increasingly burdened by financial strain, affordability in family-friendly vehicles like minivans can directly influence decisions on having more children.
Right-wing politics
Silicon Valley
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Inside the new baby-boom movement that's taken hold of Silicon Valley - complete with gene editing and artificial wombs

Tech elites are promoting increasing birth rates as a solution to societal issues amidst declining fertility rates.
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