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Do You Feel Pressure To Have Children?
A Sister of Mercy nun pushing six babies in a six-seater pram along Clacton Promenade, circa 1937. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images) (Fox Photos/Getty Images)
"So when are you having kids?"
Sound familiar? If you've ever felt pressure to have children, our women's health column, LADYist, wants to hear from you. How has it played out for you? Has it caused stress, comfort, frustration, or had any other kind of influence on how you live your life?
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