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Women Delaying Children Due to Practical Barriers
New research shows 4 in 10 UK women delay first child due to money, childcare and workplace issues.
In brief
New research shows 4 in 10 UK women delay first child due to money, childcare and workplace issues. 40% of UK women delay first child due to financial pressures, childcare access and workplace support gaps. Originally reported by MadeForMums.
First Child Delay
4 in 10 uk women had first child later than planned.
Key Barriers
Money, childcare and workplace support are main reasons for delaying parenthood.
Survey Findings
70% of women said having a child was important, 38% delayed first child.
Childcare Gap
76% want subsidised childcare but only 30% receive it.
Workplace Support
75% want paid maternity leave but only 57% access it.
Fertility Concerns
68% of women with infertility describe it as a high financial burden.
Expert Views
IVI Fertility experts say women lack support to start families despite wanting children.
At a glance
40% of UK women delay first child due to financial pressures, childcare access and workplace support gaps.
