Russia has unveiled new health guidelines that recommend referring women who express no desire to have children to psychologists
The policy forms part of broader reproductive health checks introduced by the country’s health ministry, under which medical professionals are expected to ask women about their intentions regarding childbirth.
Where a patient indicates no interest in having children, the guidelines advise that she be referred to a medical psychologist for counselling aimed at encouraging a more positive outlook toward parenthood.
The measures come against the backdrop of a prolonged demographic decline that has been a major concern for President Vladimir Putin throughout his more than two decades in power.
The situation has been further compounded by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which has seen large numbers of young men deployed to the front lines, intensifying population pressures.
Although the recommendations were approved in late February, they only gained attention after being reported by state media this week.
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I thought they have enough citizens