Women’s Mental Health: The Impact of Having Children

A study conducted recently showed that the number of children a woman gives birth to can affect her mental health. It is important especially for mothers and would-be-mothers to know this connection.

The Study’s Findings

Researchers examined a large group of women from diverse backgrounds. They found that having one or two children is usually best for a woman’s mental health. Females with 1 or 2 children are happier and have lower levels of stress. People with three or more could feel bombarded by comparison, however.

Making a Case for Having Fewer Children

Lower birth rates could ease that pressure. Kids are crazy expensive, and require so much of your time. Our working woman sustains the delusion that she can have it all… only because she has no kids or one-on-two. Greater balance In turn, this can enable lower levels of stress and better mental health.

Support Systems Matter

Mother needs help of family and friends. Good support for women → less anxiety. It is, often, more socially acceptable for a woman with 1 or 2 children to ask her partner/trusted one/ (although again some women/women are unable). A positive support system can help mothers handle difficulties gracefully.

Personal Choices Impact Mental Health

Every woman is unique , so are family . For some women, they may want to have a large family and for others all she wants is one child. Image sourceIt is crucial for women to determine which choices suit them best. Giving them the chance to have their feelings and needs heard will automatically result in better mental health.

Conclusion

So, a woman really can experience strife in her mental health by having more children. Research suggests that there may be an “optimal” fertility to maximise wellbeing for British females of one or two children Mental health is also about being able to get by and cope with the support of others. All women should feel free to make decisions that are best for them.