BBL 199: What Does Pronatalism Mean for Women

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Pronatalism is about being open to more babies for the good of future generations, but what does pronatalism mean for women? We talk about the positives in this episode, and I also lay out a roadmap for women who want to have a full, satisfying life - and a few happy babies along the way!

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Topics I Cover in This Podcast: 

  • Unplanned childlessness is a real issue - here’s a practical roadmap and reassurance for women who know they want a family
  • Important caveats about focusing an episode on having babies
  • Realistic thoughts on mothering and what sacrifices may come with it 
  • Why women really choose to have more children
  • What about child spacing? 
  • The truth about daycare 
  • Does policy help influence the number of babies women have?
  • How society communicates to young women that they should not have children
  • Do challenging situations make you a better woman? 
  • Why mothering is NOT unskilled labor What will the future be like for our families?
  • What pronatalism does NOT mean for women (hint: it’s NOT about forcing births, lack of access to contraception, or lack of access to education - we need smart mamas who WANT to be mamas!) 
  • What is your self-image like (and why does that matter?)
  • Who determines your self-image? (hint: the answer might surprise you)
  • Why “sequencing” works for women who want to have children AND a career 
  • What it means for your financial future when you take a break from the workforce 
  • How to have it all (but why you need to think about babies first) 
  • Why higher-level degrees can safely wait
  • The health benefits of having babies (and boosting fertility) 
  • How government regulation influences fertility rates
  • Why are our men struggling?
  • How to find a good partner (and when you need to be looking) 
  • Deciding what you want your daily life to look like… and finding that life 
  • Why you need to talk to your daughters about these things!
  • What TRULY leaves a legacy when you look back on your life - and forward to new generations

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