title: Helping families explore parenthood alternatives.
abstract: As many more couples are choosing childlessness as a lifestyle, physicians are more frequently being consulted about alternatives. Changing cultural values as well as changing attitudes to women have opened up these alternatives; the physician must ensure that he or she does not steer patients towards an alternative that may not be for them. Examples of six couples illustrate how childfree couples cope with the implications of their decision.
authors.forename: S T
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Goodbody