pronatalism

Definition

An attitude or ideology promoting child-bearing; advocacy of having children, especially from the State.

Etymology

From pro- + natal + -ism.

Example Sentences

• "On the other hand, Bishop questioned whether the increase in lesbians now considering motherhood is a response to pressure to have childen in order to see ourselves as whole and healthy. She noted the strong tide of pro-natalism sweeping our country; for example, the current preponderance of movies about babies."
• "In France the emphasis fell on pronatalism; after the crushing defeat in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870–1 and with the French population being outstripped by the German, health propaganda encouraged large families."