Investigating How People Make the Decision to Have Kids, Or Not

Investigating How People Make the Decision to Have Kids, Or Not

30:03 Mar 10, 2026
About this episode
Many modern couples, and women in particular, are faced with a difficult, life altering decision: to have children, or not. A new package of articles from The Cut investigates the various aspects of this central question, from women sharing their regrets about having kids to sharing their experiences becoming single moms by choice. Jen Ortiz, deputy editor of The Cut, discusses their "Oh Baby" series, and listeners share their own experiences with deciding to become a parent. Image by Adene Sanchez via Getty Creative
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