Why Some Women Delay Conception In Marriage

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Why Some Women Delay Conception In Marriage
Aug 30, 2025
Suleiman Hassan Jos

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Marriage is often regarded as the beginning of a beautiful journey — and for many, it is. For some women, the moment the wedding bells fade, a different kind of pressure sets in: the expectation to conceive immediately.

But not every woman is ready. Not because she doesn’t want to be a mother, but because she is unsure of what lies ahead in her new marriage.

How does this decision affect the marriage, the couple, and society at large?

Join us on this episode of The Bearing to find out.