Women putting off having children until they feel they can afford it

Irish Examiner Women's Health Survey 2025: Poll of 1,000 women found 25% will delay having children until they have reached certain financial or career goals

Survey found attitudes to pregnancy services were broadly positive, with good information and accessibility.

A quarter of women surveyed will delay having children until they’ve reached certain financial or career goals. This jumps to 65% of women aged between 18-24.

An Irish Examiner Ipsos B+A survey also found that just under half of mums would like to have more children. Younger mums and those from less affluent backgrounds were most keen to extend their families.