"Nature makes you blind to the risks": An exploration of womens' views surrounding decisions on the timing of childbearing in contemporary society.

Objective: To gain an understanding of womens' views surrounding decisions on the timing of childbearing.

Study Design: This study was based on interviews with 18 childless women, from North-West England, in three age groups: Six women aged between 18 and 24; Six women aged between 25 and 34; and six women aged 35 or more. Data were analysed using a hermeneutic phenomenological approach with thematic analysis.

"Forty is the new twenty": An analysis of British media portrayals of older mothers.

Objectives: Despite increased risks of infertility and poor outcomes, women in high-income countries are increasingly deferring pregnancy beyond age 35.The underlying causes are incompletely understood. The mass media is recognised as a powerful influence on health-related behaviour; therefore media representations warrant critical examination.