Birth Rates: Most US Women Still Want Kids, but Half Aren't Sure They Can

Birth rates: Most US women still want kids, but half aren't sure they can

"It is hard to predict what will happen next, said Ohio State University sociologist Sarah Hayford.

Most Women Want Children – but Half Are Unsure if They Will

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 many won't be that bothered if they don't. The results show that the intention to have a baby is not just a "yes" or "no" question for many women today.

Half of Women Are Uncertain About Wanting Children Despite Majority

As the United States grapples with a sustained decline in birth rates, recent research sheds new light on the complexity underlying women’s fertility intentions. A comprehensive study led by Ohio State University’s sociology experts reveals that the question of whether women will have children is far from a simple yes or no. Instead, many women express a range of uncertainties and nuanced feelings about their reproductive futures, challenging co…

Most women want children – but half are unsure if they will

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 many won’t be that bothered if they don’t.The results show that the intention to have a baby is not just a “yes” or “no” question for many women today, said Sarah Hayfo...