40% of abortions in Scotland linked to childcare costs, according to Pregnant Then Screwed survey.

40% of abortions in Scotland are linked to childcare costs, according to research by Pregnant Then Screwed. The survey found 85.4% of parents see childcare costs as a "prohibitive" barrier to having more children, and 83.7% of mothers reported that such costs are the same or more than their income. The research calls for government support to tackle the costs of childcare and ensure families can afford to have children.

March 20, 2024
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