For many women, there is no debate over having children - they know from a young age they want a family and never dither on it.

However, others aren't so lucky. Dozens of women have taken to secret-sharing site Whisper to confess that they've changed their mind and no longer want to have a baby.

To the reasons why they've decided to remain childless, and how it's affecting their lives and marriages, these confessions may make some people think twice about starting a family...

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One woman admitted that seeing her friend's lifestyle as a mother had put her off having children

This wife admitted her marriage was on the verge of ending over her decision to not have children

Her reaction to a possible pregnancy made this woman rethink her desire to become a mother

It just took spending some time with young children for this woman to decide she'd rather be 'selfish' than have children

Despite deciding to try for a baby with her partner, this woman panicked and took the morning after pill

This woman hadn't changed her mind about children but, unfortunately for her, her husband had

This woman found the man of her dreams, but realised her happily ever after may not include children

One woman ended up depressed after having to take care of her sister's child after she abandoned them

Cost was a major factor for many people once they realised how expensive raising a child is