interview

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Wenjia Zhang

COMN 2200

Professor Elizabeth Suter

Oct 11,2022

Interview and Transcription

I interviewed three people through online channels; two are friends who follow the female biological clock and are my longtime friends in junior studies, and one is a parent who lets her daughter track the female biological clock. The data from the interview will help view life from other people’s description and their way of thinking and how to encourage the observance of the female "biological" clock to balance between being a mother and having a career.

1. In what way has following the female biological clock impacted your life?

Zunshu Hu: My improved health is a direct result of my growing appreciation for and awareness of the intricate workings of my body.

Ping Li: Even though my ovarian reserve is low, I can monitor my fertility curve by checking my anti-Mullerian hormone levels.

Li's Mother: I always encourage my daughter to follow the biological clock because it helps improve our health; we need to learn about and appreciate the processes by which our body operates.

2. When someone describes the following biological clock as “primitive,” how does that make you feel?

Zunshu Hu: I feel that the person does not exactly know what the biological clock means. I, therefore, just pity them.

Ping Li: I always need to educate the person about what it is.

Li’s Mother: I do not feel bad because I know many people do not understand this precisely.

3. Tell me about the understanding of a woman’s biological clock program and how it has impacted your life in the journey of your motherhood.

Zunshu Hu: the fertility fluctuation throughout a person's lifespan as measured by their biological clock. It has helped me to understand the best time to get a family.

Hua Li: The quantity of eggs and sperm produced naturally decreases with age, as does their quality. One, therefore, can plan the best time to get a baby. I have been able to plan my family and achieve my motherhood goals.

Li’s Mother: The ability to think critically and act on that thinking is the key to success. Starting a family might go more smoothly if you know your reproductive physiology and plan appropriately.

4. When did you embrace the idea of following the female biological clock?

Zunshu Hu: There was this case of a woman who was much into her carrier that when she wanted to start her family at the age of 38, she could not bear a child.

Hua Li: I embraced this idea after learning the importance of following the biological clock in a specific family.

Li’s Mother: one of my sisters had a tough time getting a child when she married at 36. It got me thinking about the importance of the biological clock.

5. What would happen if, during your fertile years, you got engaged in many activities to enhance your career life? How would you do? Would you sacrifice your career to get children first?

Zunshu Hu: I don't think it would be a good idea to focus on my profession throughout my childbearing years.

Hua Li: I don't think it's a good idea to put off having children to advance in one's job. A composite female will examine her tummy and agonize about her life decisions.

Li’s Mother: It is essential to do everything independently. I would first sacrifice my career and get back later on.

6. Is there a point when your decision to follow the biological clock to have a child early was misunderstood by your peers?

Zunshu Hu: Yes. It is because, in most cases, people have not understood it fully.

Hua Li: Many times. But I have always shown them the sense of it.

Li’s Mother: People will always be adamant when they do not understand something.

7. How do you hope others will understand the importance of using the female biological clock?

Zushu Hu: Through educating one another, we can all get to know its benefits.

Hua Li: I hope that the healthcare facilities can help in educating people about its significance.

Li’s Mother: parents should educate their children about the significance of this method.

8. Do you ever regret following the biological clock? Why?

Zunshu Hu: I have never regretted it.

Hua Li: Not even once.

Li’s Mother: with the benefit that comes with it, I think it is the best for my daughter.

9. How do you feel about following a biological clock to give birth? Why did you choose to let your daughter follow it?

Zunshu Hu: I choose to follow this path because it is easier and with no health concerns.

Hua Li: this is a natural method with no side effects or regrets.

Li’s Mother: I allowed my daughter to follow this so that she can be able to produce during her fertile period.

10. In conclusion, how do you advise other parents with daughters who have entered fertility? Will you encourage them to let their daughters follow it to avoid delayed production?

Zunshu Hu: I would advise them to follow this and avoid rushing when it is too late.

Hua Li: Parents should encourage their daughters to pursue this path because it can help alleviate stress related to delayed production, which is especially true if a woman's focus on her career has left her with little time to pursue parenthood or if others constantly question her about her reproductive choices.

Li’s Mother: The age of peak fertility varies from person to person, just as the age at which women begin and end menstruation. Therefore, parents should advise their children to produce when they are productive.