This new edition of Sarah Franklin's classic monograph on the development of in vitro
fertilisation (IVF) includes two entirely new chapters reflecting on the relevance of the book's …

In the wake of the ongoing climate crisis and its negative effects on public health, it has been
questioned by climate activists whether it is right to bring more children into the world …

STUDY QUESTION What are women's views on having children, including the age they
want to have them and other influences such as the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) …

STUDY QUESTION What are the intentions of men and women of reproductive age in the
UK regarding reproduction and family building? SUMMARY ANSWER We identified six …

The uncertainty surrounding the future influences significant life decisions, including the
choice to have children, and previous research has raised concerns about how climate …

As the average age of first-time parents continues to rise, there has been a concerted effort
by educators, policy makers and several reproductive health groups to improve fertility …

Rich societies have witnessed a postponement of parenthood over the past two decades,
and young adults' economic conditions are often invoked to explain this trend. However …

Being aware of factors that affect fertility can help people make informed decisions about
their reproductive futures. To some, however, fertility information leads to worry and self …

Currently, individuals are increasingly considering parenthood as a matter of choice. This
explanatory and cross-sectional study evaluated the contribution of the individual (age …

Postponed parenthood is considered one of the most extensive changes in the process of
family formation. Among the many reasons for deferred parenthood, those related to greater …