Contextualising challenges of reproduction and motherhood in Florence, Italy: a qualitative study.

Conclusion: Findings provide insight into Italian women's reproductive attitudes and behaviours and the declining fertility rate in the current economic and social environment. Practical recommendations for policy and socio-cultural interventions should address reproductive barriers such as affordable childcare, improved fertility assistance, maternal employment protection, and better utilization of existing support structures.
PMID: 31922439 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care - January 9, 2020 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: DeMaria AL, Rivera S, Naoum Z, Ramos-Ortiz J, Meier S, Dykstra C Tags: Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care Source Type: research