Following the swift demise of state-socialist regime in 1989, a profound transformation family and fertility patterns has taken place Czech Republic. Family formation been postponed period rates have fallen to very low

The aim of our single-center cohort study was the determination influence intrauterine lavage granulocyte colony-stimulating growth factor (G-CSF) on clinical pregnancy rate in patients with a history implantation failure older than 40 years.

This study examines fertility trends in Czechia over the past three decades, focusing on impact of COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing published findings from across Europe, it explores how pandemic and related factors, including vaccination campaign, influenced reproductive behaviour. Fertility initially increased 2021 but declined 2022 2023, potentially connection with programmes delayed plans. Three mechanisms explain this trend, reproduction post-pandemic adjustments being most relevant factors...

Experiencing reproductive problems such as infertility and miscarriage becomes more common withage can be a barrier to having children, especially if first births are delayed. This module on thefirst experience aims enhance our understanding of women’s men’s reproductiverealities today. Collecting survey items the enables researchers toidentify issues women men face, ways in which they respond or tackle thesechallenges including treatments, consequences for different aspects their...

Experiencing reproductive difficulties such as infertility and miscarriage becomes more common withage can be a barrier to having children, especially if first births are delayed. This module on thefirst experience aims enhance our understanding of women’s men’s reproductiverealities today. Collecting survey items the enables researchers toidentify issues women men face, ways in which they respond or tackle thesechallenges including treatments, consequences for different aspects their...

Abstract Childbearing postponement is a key demographic change that has been experienced by most European countries. It leads to late-fertility pattern, with women realizing their reproductive plans preferentially after the age of 30. This may result in lower fertility level. Since ideal family size not changed countries, it argued end transition further depends on extent which younger compensated for an increase older women. Thus, completion only formation late childbearing but also...

We analyse the effects of changes in parental leave regulations Austria 1990, 1996and 2002 on second and third-birth rates. These determined both length ofparental possibility for its prolongation case subsequent pregnancy. Weconstruct monthly duration order-specific fertility rates parity progression ratios tostudy short-term shifts period trends cohortparity among women affected by changing regulations. Theextension from one to two years which created an incentive forwomen have their child...

To investigate the association between a mother's age and risk of caesarean section (CS) when controlling for health factors selected sociodemographic characteristics.Binary logistic regression models all women who gave birth in Czechia 2018 (N = 111,749 mothers to 113,234 children).An increase mother significantly increases odds CS according models; depending on model, OR: 1.62 (95% CI 1.54-1.71) 1.84 1.70-1.99) group 35-39 2.83 2.60-3.08) 3.71 3.23-4.27) 40+ compared 25-29. This strong is...

This study aims to enhance the understanding of how increasing use assisted reproductive technologies (ART) has contributed increase in total fertility rate (TFR) and further delaying childbearing. Moreover, it addresses gap methodology concerning quantification effect ART on postponement. Czechia is one few countries that are able serve for demographic impacts ART. non-ART rates were calculated using unique data all children born Czechia. Excluding mothers who received cross-border care,...

Although the percentage of cesarean sections (CS) in Czechia is below average that other developed countries (23.6%), it still exceeds WHO recommendations (15%). The first aim study to examine association between a CS birth and main health factors sociodemographic characteristics involved, while second recent trends rate Czechia. METHODS: Anonymized data on all mothers for 2018 taken from National Register Expectant Mothers was employed. risk delivery observed tested via construction binary...

The aim of this paper is to assess the impact economic crisis which commenced in 2008 on fertility levels across EU, i.e., whether onset influenced trends and various countries differed terms their response crisis. relationship between two indicators GDP per capita unemployment rate total as dependent variable was explored employing panel regression models. Simultaneously, an investigation conducted into indicator better fits modelling influence macro-economic conditions individual levels....

In the fi nal decade of 20th century, reproductive behaviour in Czech Republic underwent signifi cant changes, which were manifested in, among other things, a decline birth rate.Views on ideal number children family have, conversely, remained consistent population over time, and two-child model has been repeatedly identifi ed sociological studies long term.Given currently very low fertility rate continued postponement childbirth to later age, it is important ask whether proclaimed...

This paper examines how couples with children aged 14 or under provided full-time childcare during three major Covid-19 lockdowns in Czechia. The analyses are based on the most recent data from Czech GGS Covid pilot collected between December 2020 and February 2021, a follow-up April 2021. results show that all lockdown periods, women were significantly more likely to be ones left solely responsible for providing all-day couple, even they working as well their partner. odds of woman being...

The fertility pattern in the Czech Republic, as other central and eastern European countries, has undergone dynamic transformation over last quarter of a century. This study aims to contribute debate on influence structural situational variables low-fertility countries extends by introducing viewpoint male reproduction. aim is identify factors influencing transition fatherhood among men discuss intergenerational changes reproductive patterns. data employed are taken from Generations Gender...

Childcare leave schemes are one of the key measures that affect ability women and men to balance their work family lives. Both length parental period amount benefit have potential shape timing a subsequent birth. Important changes been introduced into Czech scheme over last 10 years in terms both scheme's flexibility monthly benefit, which has provided unique opportunity for studying links between institutional conditions parenthood behaviour real stakeholders. Using data on births from...

This article presents a detailed analysis of the fertility changes in Czechia since 1990 using cohort approach and contributes to overall understanding postponement process. Because timing childbearing has changed significantly, particular attention is devoted differences between cohorts. Data from Human Fertility Database was analyzed via both standard (based on age-specific rates) advanced methods (postponement recuperation indicators, parity progression ratio). Four groups cohorts with...

Background Fertility postponement, which has comprised the most significant reproductive trend in developed countries over last few decades, involves a number of social, personal and health consequences. The length stay (LOS) hospital following childbirth varies considerably between countries. Czechia, where fertility postponement process been particularly dynamic, one longest mean LOS OECD member Objective We analyse influence age mothers on associated with childbirth. Data methods employed...

The fertility gap, which indicates the difference between planned and actual number of children born, can be explained by shift in parenthood to older ages is associated with non-attainment one's intended reproductive plans. This paper focuses on gap timing entry into parenthood, i.e. age at birth first child. study based data from Women 2016 survey re-interviewed women fertile second wave Czech Generations & Gender Survey conducted 2008. At population level, differs across generations....