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Fewer Children: Women Delay Motherhood Amid Financial Pressures

4/3/2025

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Women in England and Wales are increasingly choosing to have fewer children, with those born in 2007 projected to average just 1.52 kids, primarily after the age of 30. This shift is driven by financial pressures and significant life events, reflecting changing societal norms and priorities.

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Story summary

Women in England and Wales are increasingly choosing to have fewer children, with those born in 2007 projected to average just 1.52 kids, primarily after the age of 30. This shift is driven by financial pressures and significant life events, reflecting changing societal norms and priorities.