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.

Mike speaks with relationship counsellor and bestselling author Amanda Lambros about why more women than ever are choosing to remain child-free.
&nbsp;Australia&rsquo;s falling birthrate is well known, but the reasons are wide-ranging &mdash; from cost-of-living pressures and climate concerns to fertility issues.
Amanda explains that many women in the &ldquo;child-free by choice&rdquo; 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.

When much of the city sleeps, Mike Jeffreys is keeping you company.

Mike provides laughs and companionship, the news & stories of the day from midnight on Mondays. 

When much of the city sleeps, Mike Jeffreys is keeping you company.
Mike&nbsp;provides&nbsp;laughs and companionship, the&nbsp;news &amp;&nbsp;stories of the day from midnight on Mondays.&nbsp;

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