Fertility

Biotechnology is advancing faster than our ethics can keep up. From lab-grown babies to artificial wombs, the future of human reproduction is being reshaped in ways that once belonged in science fiction. While these innovations may solve crises like Singapore's demographic decline, they also open Pandora’s box of moral dilemmas—eugenics, commodified genetics, and posthumous reproduction. The question is: How far are we willing to go before we lose control?

Are Singapore's highly educated women and low-income men destined to remain single? Dive into the 'marriage squeeze' phenomenon reshaping Singapore's demographic landscape. Discover the unspoken reason why women are choosing careers and personal fulfilment over marriage, and explore potential solutions to balance love and life in Singapore.

This article delves deep into the personal and societal fears deterring young Singaporeans from parenthood, from financial burdens to loss of personal freedom. Highlighting powerful stories of overcoming fear with love, it offers a compelling perspective on how embracing parenting could uncover untapped strengths and enrich lives

Singaporeans are marrying later in life. It may be hard to imagine that Singapore once struggled with people marrying in their teens. But is it a good thing that men and women are now only marrying at around 30 years of age?

Delve into Singapore's low fertility rate crisis against the backdrop of ambitious pro-natal policies. Explore how global examples, like Nagi's miraculous turnaround in Japan and Hungary's family-centric reforms, unravel pathways for Singapore to rekindle its dwindling birth rates. Discover how societal shifts and enhanced support systems could orchestrate a renaissance in family planning, ensuring a thriving future for the nation.

In Part 2 of our look at egg freezing, we look at whether the upcoming policy shift is at best therapeutic, or at worst, subversive of national efforts to build resilient young families.