Modern motherhood is changing. Women are having children later, birth rates are falling, and the challenge of balancing family life with work remains as complex as ever.
In today's episode, Jen speaks to three mothers with very different experiences about careers, fertility, childcare, family pressures, and the realities of raising children today.
From the financial obstacles facing young families to the sacrifices many women still make after becoming mothers, we explore what's driving these social changes and what they mean for the future.
Why are fewer people having children? Has society made motherhood easier or harder? And what does modern motherhood really look like in 2026?
Presented by Jen Hogan. Produced by Andrew McNair.
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