Mike speaks with relationship counsellor and bestselling author Amanda Lambros about why more women than ever are choosing to remain child-free.

 Australia’s falling birthrate is well known, but the reasons are wide-ranging — from cost-of-living pressures and climate concerns to fertility issues.

Amanda explains that many women in the “child-free by choice” community point to the unequal load of parenthood and a lack of systemic support.

And while this is different from being childless by circumstance, many still feel nervous admitting their choice because they fear being judged.