June 25, 2025
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 Hayford, co-author of the study and professor of sociology at The Ohio State University.