The Decline in Birth Rates: Women’s Rebellion Against Oppression and the Unseen Costs of Forced Pregnancy

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The birth rate crisis in developed countries is making headlines, but what’s missing from the conversation is a critical understanding of why so many women are choosing to opt out of traditional relationships and motherhood. At the root of this issue lies systemic abuse, inequity, and the refusal to address the physical and psychological tolls of pregnancy and parenting. Instead of offering solutions, some governments are doubling down with regressive laws that punish women for their choices, revealing an underlying agenda: maintaining hegemony through forced reproduction to sustain systems of exploitation.

The Physical and Psychological Toll of Pregnancy

Pregnancy is not just a biological process—it is one of the most taxing experiences on the human body. It involves significant changes to nearly every system in a woman’s body, including:

1. Chronic Stress and Cortisol Overload
Pregnancy, especially when unplanned or unwanted, triggers increased stress levels. Elevated cortisol during pregnancy has been linked to long-term cognitive and developmental issues in children, including ADHD, Brunner’s Syndrome, and other neurological disorders. These effects ripple across generations, perpetuating cycles of mental health…