Women are waiting longer to have children due to various factors which include: education, careers and freedom. Women that have an urge to pursue education or advance in their careers find that children could be obstacles that could possibly hinder their advancement. This outlook is not from a selfish perspective, women see a need to be there for their children as they grow up and feel as if concentrating with school and careers could adversely affect their children’s upbringing.

Women in the 21^st century are therefore faced with tough decisions on the right time to raise families. The need for women to remain child free for a particular time has increased the use of contraceptives. Women have to make decision on the form of birth control that is most suited with their bodies and causes the least amount of health risks. The good news is that the research performed on the safety of birth control methods and the reduction of estrogen on birth control pills adversely favors women who choose to control their fertility.

Women experience freedom when allowed to determine the right time to start families; as a result, they are more prepared to bring up children and raise them as society permits.