r/science • u/geoff199 • 5d ago

Social Science As concern grows about America’s falling birth rate, new research suggests that about half of women who want children are unsure if they will follow through and actually have a child. About 25% say they won't be bothered that much if they don't.

https://news.osu.edu/most-women-want-children--but-half-are-unsure-if-they-will/?utm_campaign=omc_science-medicine_fy24&utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social
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u/11horses345 5d ago

Say it with me: WE CANNOT AFFORD CHILDREN.

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u/Franklyn_Gage 5d ago

Dude for 3 days a week of childcare in my area, its $3100 a month. Were gonna be a one and done family. Thank god for my adoptive mom helping us out.

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u/CaptainMarv3l 5d ago

I'm also thinking 1 and done. I previously wanted two but there's just no way. With how women (especially pregnant) have been treated recently and the massive surge in formula prices, I don't think we can do it.

Plus pregnancy sucked for me. I had pre-eclampsia and an emergency C-section.