Over 60% of women surveyed in South Africa reported feeling societal pressure to have children! #ParentingEdition

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Pressure vs. Desire: When Motherhood Is Expected, but Not Wanted!!
According to a study by the University of Pretoria (2021), over 60% of women surveyed in South Africa reported feeling societal pressure to have children, despite many expressing doubts or lack of desire to parent. The mental health impact of this pressure can range from anxiety to depression and deep identity struggles.
Join us on this podcast as we unpack it all with social worker and trauma counselling expert, Thuli Kakaza.
#ChildFreewomen#MotherHood
#MpumalangaAzishe
30 Jul English South Africa Society & Culture

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