I'm a fertility expert, this is why people aren’t having children

Birth rates are historically low in both Finland and Sweden. Politicians in the countries are now looking for solutions to entice people to have more children – but why is a low birth rate seen as a problem?

I'm a fertility expert, this is why people aren’t having children

The birthrate in England and Wales is at an all-time low. To keep populations steady, each woman needs to give birth to two children. The current UK rate is 1.44. Some experts say this is a crisis that will have a detrimental impact on our society, with fewer people to contribute to the economy. Others believe a decreased population will benefit the planet by slowing down climate change. Still others argue that migration will fill the gap. From …

Among other things, the widespread use of smart devices is causing Finns to postpone having a baby, according to a recent memo. At the end of the article is a survey for men about voluntary childlessness.

D (26 years old): While working as an assistant professor at a university, I also started a freelance business. I got married to my partner last fall. - During the interviews for this series, I had the opportunity to talk to people who had experienced infertility treatment, and they told me that communication between couples during treatment...