Russia may become a childless country. Every year the number of families who cannot or choose not to have children is increasing. One reason is abortions or infertility of one of the spouses. In addition, a western trend for families who do not have children for the sole reason that raising them takes too much time and money is coming to Russia.
There are a number of reasons why couples refuse to have kids. They include health problems, lack of financial support, obsession with a career, a number of psychological problems and even simply the lack of maternal instinct.
According to recent sociological research, the number of childless couples in Russia is 15-20%, said Valentina Shirokova, head of the Department of Child Health and obstetrics service MHSD. And this is despite the fact that the Government of Russia has taken all possible measures to address this problem. In particular, it increased the amount of benefits paid at birth, developed entire programs to support large families and single mothers. In addition, the social advertisement actively fights against abortions. Teenagers are explained how to avoid pregnancy, and what are the complications caused by early abortions. However, every year the birth rate in the country declines.
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