Dr. Oz wants us to make more babies. But a country that refuses to protect women shouldn't be surprised when women hesitate to raise children inside it.
You have absolutely nailed it, says a 75 year old who has watched the slow degradation of the place of women in the physical, economic, moral and ethical spheres of our society, post the rise of women’s rights in the 1970’s and 80’s. The people who gripe the most about a low birth rate have no standing—they are the same ones who sweep Epstein’s damnable network under the rug, push a porn lifestyle as a model for “successful young men on the rise” and wonder where loving partners have gone. That they haven’t already connected the dots between the lack of regard and support that women / families need and the lack of babies reveals both their shallow thinking and their empty ethics.
One of the BEST articles I've read in a long time! I'm more thankful each day that I chose not to have children. I enjoy children, I'm just terrified at the future they're going to inherit in this country.
One thing that hasn't been addressed is more and more women are suffering from endometriosis and PCOS making motherhood doubtful. Pair with that men with lower sperms counts becoming more of the norm, than the exception. In vitro fertilization isn't an option for most--way too expensive and comes with side effects. Some reptiles, snakes, and even a few fish do not reproduce when the outlook for survival isn't good. Perhaps, nature is helping make this decision.
Excellent points. I’d considered similar thoughts when writing this and decided not to layer in potential medical complexity, as it’s not my area of expertise. But it’s 100% part of the story—as is the catastrophic state of dating.
I posted this as my initial comment to this post. I’m posting it again, hoping that you’ll see it: 👇🏼
This is another extremely important underlying “causative” issue that has a significant and cumulative impact on lower birth rates. But it has been sidelined by the trump administration for political reasons.
“The Trump administration has actively sidelined the environmental and health impacts of plastics in its policymaking, despite growing global research linking plastic additives to declining global birthrates and millions of premature births.
“Instead, federal policies have focused on prioritizing industrial expansion, deregulation, and addressing declining population growth through traditional pronatalist approaches rather than resolving environmental toxicity.”
Also -
This plastic waste problem is a PRIMARY, TREAT-THE-CAUSE issue that MUST be addressed and resolved. Otherwise, if left unchecked, birth rates - and fetal abnormalities - with continue to decline:
Large quantities of plastics that are betterdumped in the oceans is an increasing threat to ocean life that in turn impacts everything else.
“If plastic waste and its chemical byproducts remain unaddressed, scientific evidence suggests that reproductive health complications and developmental abnormalities are likely to continue escalating.
“Microplastics and chemical additives (such as bisphenols and phthalates) cross the placenta and accumulate in fetal tissues. These pollutants act as endocrine disruptors, and their unaddressed accumulation is linked to several ongoing trends:
“Decreased Fertility and Birth Rates: Chemical exposure is associated with declining sperm quality, reduced testosterone, and disrupted ovarian function, which can lead to lowered overall birth rates.
“Fetal Growth Restrictions: Studies in the National Center for Biotechnology Information show that microplastics in the placenta correlate directly with reduced birth weights, altered gestational ages, and poor organ development.
“Congenital and Developmental Abnormalities: In utero exposure to plastic-associated chemicals has been linked to hormonal imbalances that can cause genital malformations (such as undescended testes in baby boys) and abnormal fetal tissue development.”
I totally agree Dana, thank you. I've been saying that for years and people looked at me like crazy when I talk about women's reproductive rights, child care, food, medical, and home insecurity.
Yet, look at how many orphanages or state run horror shows we have abusing children in horrific ways. I realize that in some cases, reunification isn't always the best solution. I say this with little Gabriel Fernandez in mind. Some might say, it's an imperfect system, but it's what we have. How about more funding and support to help caring parents that are struggling, and more funding to save the Gabriel Fernandezs' of the world.
With the wild spending this regime has made, IT'S NOT IN THE BUDGET DOESN'T FLY ANYMORE.
This essay is magnificent! Thank you for saying what we know to be true. This regime hates women. Those who support it hate women. Anyone who talks about taking away our equality hates women. The maga mega church pastor is a freak. Nick Fuentes is a woman-hating freak. They can all go to hell. Yes, you clearly and absolutely nailed the truth. Dr. Oz is an asshole. They all are. You did a wonderful thing With your excellent essay.
This reminds me of a display in the small town where I lived in East Tennessee for a few years: an anti-abortion grouping of crosses depicting the unborn who had been “murdered.”
I often pictured myself sneaking into it under cover of darkness to attach sign on several that said “gay” and “trans” “disabled” etc. With a poster that asked “do you still care about these?”
I’m not glad for the miscarriages I had, but at least they were in the 80’s when I could get care, and not now!
These people only want one particular type of babies to be born. And who wants to live in their world?
Every decrease in population in high energy consumption countries benefits our only home - blue planet earth. Next step is to ensure women in Africa have safe births and that their children survive into reproductive age. Plus, invest heavily in a woman-based economy - make children no longer needed as African SSI and deconstruct the patriarchy so both sexes enjoy the escape the endemic poverty. We call that "the pursuit of happiness".
What the Dr Oz group don’t mention is the 1973-2011 study of white male fertility that indicated a 50 percent decrease in sperm motility and total sterility possible by 2040. Countries included those in North America, Australia, Northern Europe, etc. Study in US came out of some research center in New York.
Now add in the points made about lack of support. I see a real chance to increase female poverty if we follow Oz’s advice.
"People aren’t hesitating because they’re selfish. They’re hesitating because the ground beneath them no longer feels stable." thanks for saying the hard parts aloud.
I am astonished at the cost of daycare. I’m 73 and I don’t remember how much we paid but it was do-able. My daughter is a dental hygienist; her partner has a minimum-wage job and the two grandmothers are the daycare. They would love to have another child but don’t feel like they can afford it.
You have absolutely nailed it, says a 75 year old who has watched the slow degradation of the place of women in the physical, economic, moral and ethical spheres of our society, post the rise of women’s rights in the 1970’s and 80’s. The people who gripe the most about a low birth rate have no standing—they are the same ones who sweep Epstein’s damnable network under the rug, push a porn lifestyle as a model for “successful young men on the rise” and wonder where loving partners have gone. That they haven’t already connected the dots between the lack of regard and support that women / families need and the lack of babies reveals both their shallow thinking and their empty ethics.
One of the BEST articles I've read in a long time! I'm more thankful each day that I chose not to have children. I enjoy children, I'm just terrified at the future they're going to inherit in this country.
One thing that hasn't been addressed is more and more women are suffering from endometriosis and PCOS making motherhood doubtful. Pair with that men with lower sperms counts becoming more of the norm, than the exception. In vitro fertilization isn't an option for most--way too expensive and comes with side effects. Some reptiles, snakes, and even a few fish do not reproduce when the outlook for survival isn't good. Perhaps, nature is helping make this decision.
Excellent points. I’d considered similar thoughts when writing this and decided not to layer in potential medical complexity, as it’s not my area of expertise. But it’s 100% part of the story—as is the catastrophic state of dating.
I posted this as my initial comment to this post. I’m posting it again, hoping that you’ll see it: 👇🏼
This is another extremely important underlying “causative” issue that has a significant and cumulative impact on lower birth rates. But it has been sidelined by the trump administration for political reasons.
“The Trump administration has actively sidelined the environmental and health impacts of plastics in its policymaking, despite growing global research linking plastic additives to declining global birthrates and millions of premature births.
“Instead, federal policies have focused on prioritizing industrial expansion, deregulation, and addressing declining population growth through traditional pronatalist approaches rather than resolving environmental toxicity.”
Also -
This plastic waste problem is a PRIMARY, TREAT-THE-CAUSE issue that MUST be addressed and resolved. Otherwise, if left unchecked, birth rates - and fetal abnormalities - with continue to decline:
Large quantities of plastics that are betterdumped in the oceans is an increasing threat to ocean life that in turn impacts everything else.
“If plastic waste and its chemical byproducts remain unaddressed, scientific evidence suggests that reproductive health complications and developmental abnormalities are likely to continue escalating.
“Microplastics and chemical additives (such as bisphenols and phthalates) cross the placenta and accumulate in fetal tissues. These pollutants act as endocrine disruptors, and their unaddressed accumulation is linked to several ongoing trends:
“Decreased Fertility and Birth Rates: Chemical exposure is associated with declining sperm quality, reduced testosterone, and disrupted ovarian function, which can lead to lowered overall birth rates.
“Fetal Growth Restrictions: Studies in the National Center for Biotechnology Information show that microplastics in the placenta correlate directly with reduced birth weights, altered gestational ages, and poor organ development.
“Congenital and Developmental Abnormalities: In utero exposure to plastic-associated chemicals has been linked to hormonal imbalances that can cause genital malformations (such as undescended testes in baby boys) and abnormal fetal tissue development.”
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10794604/
https://dipndive.com/blogs/stories/10-amazing-organizations-fighting-to-save-our-oceans?srsltid=AfmBOorPqJ83QnzgMu0xmh3cDvdrC3E0R2jBhqlQtydAV_VEsqedhAGa
https://www.gettyimages.com/search/2/image?phrase=plastic+pollution&tracked_gsrp_landing=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gettyimages.com%2Fphotos%2Fplastic-pollution
Yeah, I’ve been reading about this issue and it’s so alarming!
It’s almost like— after hearing that men hate them for a fucking decade— young women are opting out. - Signed an exhausted millennial
I totally agree Dana, thank you. I've been saying that for years and people looked at me like crazy when I talk about women's reproductive rights, child care, food, medical, and home insecurity.
Yet, look at how many orphanages or state run horror shows we have abusing children in horrific ways. I realize that in some cases, reunification isn't always the best solution. I say this with little Gabriel Fernandez in mind. Some might say, it's an imperfect system, but it's what we have. How about more funding and support to help caring parents that are struggling, and more funding to save the Gabriel Fernandezs' of the world.
With the wild spending this regime has made, IT'S NOT IN THE BUDGET DOESN'T FLY ANYMORE.
This essay is magnificent! Thank you for saying what we know to be true. This regime hates women. Those who support it hate women. Anyone who talks about taking away our equality hates women. The maga mega church pastor is a freak. Nick Fuentes is a woman-hating freak. They can all go to hell. Yes, you clearly and absolutely nailed the truth. Dr. Oz is an asshole. They all are. You did a wonderful thing With your excellent essay.
This reminds me of a display in the small town where I lived in East Tennessee for a few years: an anti-abortion grouping of crosses depicting the unborn who had been “murdered.”
I often pictured myself sneaking into it under cover of darkness to attach sign on several that said “gay” and “trans” “disabled” etc. With a poster that asked “do you still care about these?”
I’m not glad for the miscarriages I had, but at least they were in the 80’s when I could get care, and not now!
These people only want one particular type of babies to be born. And who wants to live in their world?
Does it show that I’m disgusted? lol
It does and I completely understand why.
It’s like Nazi Germany and liebensborn
Every decrease in population in high energy consumption countries benefits our only home - blue planet earth. Next step is to ensure women in Africa have safe births and that their children survive into reproductive age. Plus, invest heavily in a woman-based economy - make children no longer needed as African SSI and deconstruct the patriarchy so both sexes enjoy the escape the endemic poverty. We call that "the pursuit of happiness".
No argument from me…
Dr Oz should possess the medical acumen to realize that entrenched misogyny is not an aphrodisiac.
It’s not just women rejecting having babies in this political-cultural environment - it’s also their male partners.
8. The People Demanding More Babies Seem to Deeply Dislike Women
They only dislike us because they feel the most threatened by women.
8. The people demanding more babies seem to feel deeply threatened by women.
Point#8 is the darkest.
Thank you for noticing. That was by design. 🖤
What the Dr Oz group don’t mention is the 1973-2011 study of white male fertility that indicated a 50 percent decrease in sperm motility and total sterility possible by 2040. Countries included those in North America, Australia, Northern Europe, etc. Study in US came out of some research center in New York.
Now add in the points made about lack of support. I see a real chance to increase female poverty if we follow Oz’s advice.
As a 68 yr old woman has 3 granddaughters from different mom's.
These mom's are closing to not have anymore kids.
My oldest granddaughter is 15 yrs old has made up her mind, not to have kids!
She is very well informed of what's going on in the USA.
Knows about the economy and Nature, too.
There are too many humans on the planet anyway
"People aren’t hesitating because they’re selfish. They’re hesitating because the ground beneath them no longer feels stable." thanks for saying the hard parts aloud.
I am astonished at the cost of daycare. I’m 73 and I don’t remember how much we paid but it was do-able. My daughter is a dental hygienist; her partner has a minimum-wage job and the two grandmothers are the daycare. They would love to have another child but don’t feel like they can afford it.