A new study published in the journal Demography shows that when the first year of parenthood coincides with a major drop in happiness, additional children are far less likely.

Research suggests the overall experience of having a first child may be worse than unemployment, divorce or the death of a partner. And it could turn you off from having children ever again. 


A new study published in the journal Demography shows that when the first year of parenthood coincides with a major drop in happiness, additional children are far less likely. 

Further, declining spirits are difficult to avoid in the isolation