These women said no to having kids - here's why
From financial constraints to worries about the environment, women tell the BBC why they do not want kids.
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"It turned into 'Am I not ready for this, or do I not want this?'"
— Jess King , Influencer
"There are so many people struggling to get by. Some months, we are really scraping the pennies and it can be difficult."
— Jess King , Influencer
"I come from an African background, where women are supposed to have kids."
— Chy Black , Influencer
"A child would need the love I don't think I could provide in abundance."
— Chy Black , Influencer
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From financial constraints to worries about the environment, women tell the BBC why they do not want kids.
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