Why More and More Women Are Saying No To Motherhood

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For the first time in history, parenthood is a choice

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Advances in birth control give women the ability to decide when, if, and how many children they have.

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Here are some of the main reasons women are saying no to Motherhood

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Simply not wanting children is reason enough to say no.

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Childcare is the most substantial cost, but diapers, clothing, school activities, and everything else needed for day-to-day care add up.

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Society does nothing to ease the burden. Parents have to figure out all these costs on their own.

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Women specifically have to endure the “double shift.” They're tired of doing all the domestic labor

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Mothers often sacrifice their hopes and dreams for the sake of their children.

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Why More and More Women Are Saying No To Motherhood

For the first time in history, parenthood is a choice

Advances in birth control give women the ability to decide when, if, and how many children they have.

Here are some of the main reasons women are saying no to Motherhood

Simply not wanting children is reason enough to say no.

Women Don’t Want Kid

Childcare is the most substantial cost, but diapers, clothing, school activities, and everything else needed for day-to-day care add up.

Kids Are Expensive

Society does nothing to ease the burden. Parents have to figure out all these costs on their own.

No Help

Women specifically have to endure the “double shift.” They're tired of doing all the domestic labor

The Double Shift

Mothers often sacrifice their hopes and dreams for the sake of their children.

Give Up Your Dreams

SWIPE UP FOR MORE!