#family-planning
#family-planning

Parenting

Asking for a friend: I'm single and desperately want to have a baby but nobody I date is interested in a serious relationship. How can I find someone who wants to settle down?

5 days ago

Relationships

My partner misled me about wanting a family, but I'm desperate to have kids | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Parenting

Asking for a friend: I'm single and desperately want to have a baby but nobody I date is interested in a serious relationship. How can I find someone who wants to settle down?

more#relationships

The millennial case against having baby number 3

Financial and logistical challenges influence millennials to limit family size, often to two children.

#parenting

fromSlate Magazine

Parenting

I've Never Wanted Kids. Now I'm on the Cusp of 50, in a New Relationship, and Considering a Wild Idea.

Parenting

My Husband and I Are Fighting About Circumcision. Is There a Right Answer?

A Mom Gave Her Adult Daughter The Sweetest Pep Talk About Having Kids

A parent's unconditional love can bring a refreshing perspective on family planning discussions.

NYC parents

Mom Totally Nails The Reason Why Parenting In 2025 Is So Much Harder Than The 90s

Parents face increasing pressure and burnout due to heightened expectations and planning demands in modern parenting.

The experience of booking activities, like for a Disney trip, exemplifies the intense engagement required from parents today.

fromSlate Magazine

Parenting

I've Never Wanted Kids. Now I'm on the Cusp of 50, in a New Relationship, and Considering a Wild Idea.

Parenting

My Husband and I Are Fighting About Circumcision. Is There a Right Answer?

A Mom Gave Her Adult Daughter The Sweetest Pep Talk About Having Kids

A parent's unconditional love can bring a refreshing perspective on family planning discussions.

NYC parents

Mom Totally Nails The Reason Why Parenting In 2025 Is So Much Harder Than The 90s

Parents face increasing pressure and burnout due to heightened expectations and planning demands in modern parenting.

The experience of booking activities, like for a Disney trip, exemplifies the intense engagement required from parents today.

US news

The U.S. fertility rate reached a new low in 2024, CDC data shows

US politics

The U.S. birth rate is falling fast. Why? It's complicated

fromBoston.com

US news

The U.S. fertility rate reached a new low in 2024, CDC data shows

US politics

The U.S. birth rate is falling fast. Why? It's complicated

more#fertility-rate

Trump administration to destroy nearly $10m in contraceptives

Trump administration chose destruction of $9.7m contraceptives instead of distribution, incurring $167,000 cost to taxpayers.

Relationships

fromSFGATE

Ana De Armas Reveals She's Ready To Have Kids and Settle Down 'Soon'-After Quitting Hollywood To Move to Off-Grid Estate in Vermont

Ana de Armas is ready to start a family and have children soon, acknowledging love's unpredictability.

Relationships

The Impact of Fewer Babies Being Born in Countries Around the Globe

Families worldwide are opting for fewer children or none, affecting aging populations and future societal structures.

fromSlate Magazine

My Facebook Algorithm Desperately Wants Me to Give My Baby Up for Adoption. I ... Don't Have a Baby.

Social media ads for adoption and egg donation emphasize the appealing lifestyle aspects of potential parents.

A Man Goes In For A Vasectomy & This Is The Pamphlet He's Given

"I went to get my vasectomy consult today, and they gave me paperwork for different options to look over, and I am so annoyed with this list I almost blew a gasket."

Health

#birth-rate

Parenting

As women have far fewer babies, the U.S. and the world face unprecedented challenges

Right-wing politics

Bigger, cheaper homes could be key to increasing birth rates

Parenting

As women have far fewer babies, the U.S. and the world face unprecedented challenges

Right-wing politics

Bigger, cheaper homes could be key to increasing birth rates

Parenting

'Notable' rise in dads over 60 in England and Wales

4 weeks ago

Women

Singer Brooke Scullion: 'I had never even thought about having a kid but having that decision potentially taken away from me was terrifying'

Miscellaneous

'Never give up, that's how we ended up with our little boy Harry' - couple on their IVF journey

fromwww.bbc.com

Parenting

'Notable' rise in dads over 60 in England and Wales

4 weeks ago

Women

Singer Brooke Scullion: 'I had never even thought about having a kid but having that decision potentially taken away from me was terrifying'

Miscellaneous

'Never give up, that's how we ended up with our little boy Harry' - couple on their IVF journey

more#fertility

My husband is paraplegic, but that's not stopping us from becoming parents

A couple plans to start a family despite facing challenges from the husband's recent paraplegia.

#motherhood

Parenting

'Amanda Byram got criticised for having a baby at 51 - but like her I'm proud to be an older mum'

fromNew York Post

Women

I had my third kid at 51 and it was my easiest pregnancy - here's how my age was an advantage

Parenting

'Amanda Byram got criticised for having a baby at 51 - but like her I'm proud to be an older mum'

fromNew York Post

Women

I had my third kid at 51 and it was my easiest pregnancy - here's how my age was an advantage

more#motherhood

fromAdvocate.com

Sen. Adam Schiff's bill would assure LGBTQ+ people equal access to assisted reproduction

"Americans, including LGBTQ Americans, should have the freedom to start or expand a family without additional financial and systemic barriers that make it harder to afford reproductive health care services. This bill is crucial in correcting outdated tax laws in order to support LGBTQ individuals in family planning care," Schiff said in a press release.

SF LGBT

fromPsychology Today

Is It Wise to Bring a Child Into Our Warming World?

Having one fewer child can significantly impact environmental sustainability.

Climate change concerns are increasingly influencing family planning decisions.

fromwww.cbc.ca

Ontario's fertility funding boost extends 'needed' support to prospective parents | CBC News

Government funding for fertility clinics and tax credits may ease the financial burden faced by couples seeking IVF in Ontario.

fromFast Company

The average age of U.S. moms is nearing 30, new CDC data shows

Women are now, on average, nearly 30 years old when they give birth, reflecting changing societal norms.

Want a baby this year? Brace yourself

Economic uncertainty is significantly impacting potential parents' decisions on starting families.

Top 750 WTA players to receive protected ranking for fertility procedures

WTA introduces protected rankings for players undergoing fertility procedures.

Real reasons people do not have the number of children they want revealed in new report

Economic barriers and sexism hinder people's desire to have children, according to the UNFPA report.

#travel

Parenting

I'm 30 and I've been married for years - but I'm not planning to have kids until I've completed my travel bucket list

fromTravel + Leisure

NYC parents

Kids' Passports Expire Much Faster Than Adults-What Travelers Need to Know

Parenting

I'm 30 and I've been married for years - but I'm not planning to have kids until I've completed my travel bucket list

fromTravel + Leisure

NYC parents

Kids' Passports Expire Much Faster Than Adults-What Travelers Need to Know

more#travel

#vietnam

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Parenting

Vietnam scraps 2-child policy as aging threatens economic growth

US news

Vietnam ends its longstanding 2-child policy

Parenting

Vietnam scraps two-child policy as it tackles falling birthrate

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Parenting

Vietnam scraps 2-child policy as aging threatens economic growth

US news

Vietnam ends its longstanding 2-child policy

Parenting

Vietnam scraps two-child policy as it tackles falling birthrate

more#vietnam

#pro-natalism

Making America pregnant again: the pro-natalist movement podcast

The pro-natalist movement is gaining traction in the US, aligning with conservative political views, despite not reflecting widespread public demand for children.

Parenting

What is America's pro-natalism movement really about? | Moira Donegan

Making America pregnant again: the pro-natalist movement podcast

The pro-natalist movement is gaining traction in the US, aligning with conservative political views, despite not reflecting widespread public demand for children.

Parenting

What is America's pro-natalism movement really about? | Moira Donegan

more#pro-natalism

fromPsychology Today

Bonuses for Babies: From Scare Tactics to Tax Breaks

A significant number of women believe that children have a negative impact on their careers.

The rising cost of raising a child poses a financial burden that deters families from having more children.

US politics

Americans putting life on hold amid economic anxiety under Trump, poll shows

Economic anxiety is impacting major life decisions for many Americans.

Trump's policies may hinder efforts to encourage family growth and homeownership.

Affordability concerns heavily influence young Americans' plans.

My wife and I have dreams of retiring in 10-15 years - how do you factor in fluctuating income when planning for early retirement?

"However, knowing he wants to have more children and allow his wife to quit her job makes the Redditor feel slightly antsy about what is realistic."

Retirement

#ivf

NYC parents

A millennial couple shares how they navigated the IVF process - and the $18,000 medical bill

fromwww.bbc.com

8 months ago

Medicine

More single women and female couples having IVF

US news

9 months ago

Politicians say health plans should cover IVF. Currently only 1 in 4 employers do

Access to affordable IVF treatments is limited; only a quarter of larger companies provide insurance coverage for the procedure.

NYC parents

A millennial couple shares how they navigated the IVF process - and the $18,000 medical bill

fromwww.bbc.com

8 months ago

Medicine

More single women and female couples having IVF

US news

9 months ago

Politicians say health plans should cover IVF. Currently only 1 in 4 employers do

Access to affordable IVF treatments is limited; only a quarter of larger companies provide insurance coverage for the procedure.

Moms, tell us how you REALLY feel about Mother's Day

Mothers face a dilemma on how to plan Mother's Day and often bear the mental load of organizing the celebration.

#retirement-planning

Retirement

My job is stressful, but we're closing in on $3.2 million in investments - should we buy or rent when we move for better schools?

Retirement

My husband and I have a 12-year age gap - how do couples like us coordinate retirement timing?

Retirement

My job is stressful, but we're closing in on $3.2 million in investments - should we buy or rent when we move for better schools?

Retirement

My husband and I have a 12-year age gap - how do couples like us coordinate retirement timing?

more#retirement-planning

fromPage Six

Kylie Kelce reveals where she and Jason stand on vasectomy, baby No. 5

Kylie Kelce is considering expanding her family, potentially having five children, while Jason Kelce is open to discussions about a vasectomy.

fromSFGATE

Ashley St. Clair Claims Elon Musk Wants To Father a 'Legion of Kids'-and Hopes To Raise Them All in One Giant Home

"I refused the offer because I was concerned it would make my son feel illegitimate, plus it left me with little financial security should anything happen to Musk."

SF parents

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Harriette Cole: Advice to mother who's done having babies draws forceful response

The husband's insistence on his wife undergoing a tubal ligation after five pregnancies is deemed selfish; a vasectomy is less invasive and more considerate.

#title-x

Non-profit organizations

Free US family planning clinics face financial ruin after White House freezes funds

The funding freeze endangers the viability of Title X family planning services across multiple states.

NYC parents

Exclusive: More than 150 House Democrats Urge HHS to Restore Title X Funds

Non-profit organizations

Free US family planning clinics face financial ruin after White House freezes funds

The funding freeze endangers the viability of Title X family planning services across multiple states.

NYC parents

Exclusive: More than 150 House Democrats Urge HHS to Restore Title X Funds

more#title-x

Non-profit organizations

Title X Freeze Widely Threatens Health Care Access

The Trump Administration is withholding Title X funds, jeopardizing reproductive health services which could impact 846,000 patients across 23 states.

fromMail Online

Scientists test MALE birth control pill in men - 99% effective in mice

YCT-529, a hormone-free male contraceptive, shows promise in blocking sperm production without affecting testosterone levels.

US news

fromwww.nytimes.com

Millions of Women Will Lose Access to Contraception as a Result of Trump Aid Cuts

The U.S. is ending financial support for international family planning programs, impacting millions of women and increasing maternal mortality risk.

fromBusiness Matters

Poor parental support driving talent away as 87% say maternity pay is inadequate

Growing dissatisfaction with workplace policies and financial support for parents is influencing family planning decisions.

SF LGBT

fromwww.nytimes.com

A Love Worth an Early Retirement and a Cross-Country Move

Dr. Parungao and Mr. Chen experienced an instant connection at a West Hollywood bar in 2010, leading to a deep conversation and plans for a future together.

Mental health

I'm 42 and single - I've been able to save over $3 million for retirement but now I'm struggling to find motivation

A Reddit user with $3 million saved seeks motivation to work while contemplating family and lifestyle changes.

Alternative medicine

Woman Wonders If She Should Get Her Tubes Tied Without Her Husband's OK

Making the decision to permanently end family-building can bring relief and clarity, but requires mutual agreement in a relationship.

Athletes on fertility, egg freezing and having it all: I can have it if I want it'

Elite female athletes often delay family planning due to sport demands, creating a conflict between career and motherhood.

My wife and I are using a sperm donor to have a baby. It's a strange and expensive process.

Finding a sperm donor is a challenging and emotional process, filled with uncertainty and significant financial costs.

Relationships

fromTODAY.com

Ashanti shares whether she wants more kids after having baby with Nelly

Ashanti wants another child with Nelly but is in no rush to expand her family.

Let's not leave the baby-making debate to Musk and Vance the left has a stake in this too | Gaby Hinsliff

There's a political push for higher birthrates led by rightwing politicians, despite cultural shifts that affect family planning decisions.

As A Mom Of 3, These Are The Magic Kingdom Rides I'd Buy A Lightning Lane Pass For

Lightning Lane passes can enhance your Magic Kingdom experience but require careful planning regarding which rides to prioritize.

fromNew York Post

7 months ago

Woman whose bride was mistaken for a 10-year-old boy is having triplets

Lauren and Hannah celebrate their journey to expecting triplets after overcoming challenges with IVF treatments in the UK and bonding over the pregnancy process.

Wellness