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Interviewer: Hello, Interviewee 2. How are you? (laughs) I’m sorry to bother you in the early morning.

Interviewee 2: It's okay. I've been waking up very early since I got pregnant. (laughs)

Interviewer: Ok. (pause) Today’s topic is the female biological clock. There is a total of 11 questions. Maybe I need to spend an hour. (erm) Please feel relaxed; if you need a rest, just let me know, and we can stop anytime.

Interviewee 2: Sounds great. (laughs)

Interviewer: Could we start now? (laughs)

Interviewee 2: Sure. (laughs)

Interviewer: (erm) The first question is: How has following the female biological clock impacted your life?

Interviewee 2: (erm) As many women reach the peak of their reproductive years, they tend to feel pressured to get pregnant. I was aware that fertility begins to decline for many women once they approach their mid thirty's. It motivated me to plan my pregnancy at the right age. (erm) Following the female biological clock has changed my life for the better. I do not need to worry about fertility treatments. Fertility treatments are also costly and have many risks involved. (coughs) I am also glad that I do not have to deal with the feelings of anxiety on the biological clock that get intense as women get older. (laughs) (pause) Many risks are associated with late pregnancies, such as cesarean section delivery, gestational diabetes, low birth weight babies, and many more. (erm) My choice of following the female biological clock is excellent since it does not pose any risks to my health, both physically and mentally. I am glad I am pregnant at the right age with no troubles. (laughs)

Interviewer: Excellent. (laughs) The next question is when someone describes the following biological clock as “primitive,” how does that make you feel?

Interviewee 2: (pause) I always need to educate the person about what it is. (laughs) (erm) Most people think getting pregnant young is an obstacle, especially in their careers. (erm) However, people do not understand the bitter fact that the female biological clock would not slow down just because they are not ready to start a family due to a career or other concerns. (pause) It is crucial for women, especially those in their early twenties, to understand the benefits of getting pregnant at their most fertile age when they are not exposed to risks. I always try to teach people, especially ladies my age, to embrace following the biological clock for their benefit. (coughs)

Interviewer: Understand. (coughs) (erm) 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.

Interviewee 2: (erm) As people become older, their bodies naturally generate fewer eggs and sperm, and those produced are lower quality. As a result, one can make informed decisions on the optimal timing to have a family. I have been successful in both the planning and accomplishment of my maternal objectives (laughs). (coughs) The peak fertility age for most women is in their early twenties, while the fertility rate decreases as they approach 30. As a result, the chances of women at 40 getting pregnant is approximately 2-3% each month.

Interviewer: (erm) Can you share more thoughts on this question?

Interviewee 2: (laughs) Of course. The age-related fertility decline results in the quantity and quality of eggs in women going down. It means that the woman will lose many eggs as she ages. (erm) Furthermore, the quality of eggs in an aged woman will be affected by age and decrease, making it difficult to get pregnant and have a healthy baby. (pause) Most embryos in women over the age of 40 are genetically abnormal. Therefore, it is essential to get pregnant in your early 20s when you are confident of having a healthy baby. Understanding the female biological clock has been eye-opening, and I am glad I embraced it. My pregnancy journey has been smooth. (laughs)

Interviewer: Good job. (laughs) So, when did you embrace the idea of following the female biological clock?

Interviewee 2: I embraced this idea after learning the importance of following the biological clock in a specific family. (laughs)

Interviewer: (erm) (pause) There are a few questions left. Do you need a rest?

Interviewee 2: Yes, I think I need a rest. I may need some water. (laughs)

Interviewer: Of course. (laughs) We can have a ten-minute break.

Interviewee 2: Thanks.

(Pause for 6 minutes)

Interviewee 2: Hi, Interviewer. I am ready. (laughs) We can continue the rest of the interview.

Interviewer: Great. (laughs) What would happen if, during your fertile years, you got engaged in many activities to enhance your career life? How would you do? (pause) Would you sacrifice your career to get children first? (coughs)

Interviewee 2: (pause) 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. (erm) I understand that modern society has encouraged women's empowerment to a great extent. As a result, women have access to better careers and educational opportunities. (pause) (coughs) However, despite the positive changes in women's roles, fertility is still limited by age. (erm) It is selfish for a woman to choose her career over a healthy baby. Most people know that the ability to have a healthy embryo weakens with age. (erm) Therefore, choosing to postpone motherhood due to a job is just ignorance and a poor decision. The career factor causes intense anxiety to women, especially when deciding the right time to approach parenthood. (pause) Despite the advanced fertility treatments available, having children in the most fertile years is the best option. I would choose children first, and I focus on my career later. (coughs)

Interviewer: Understood. (coughs) Is there a point when your decision to follow the biological clock to have a child early was misunderstood by your peers?

Interviewee 2: Many times. I have always shown them the sense of it (laughs). Most of my peers perceive that a lady should spend her early 20s focusing on her career, finances, and finding the right partner. (erm) (pause) However, they don't understand that the biological clock will not accommodate delayed reproduction. (coughs) The reasons for delaying motherhood can be justifiable, but the fact remains that fertility diminishes with age.

Interviewer: (erm) The next question is, how do you hope others will understand the importance of using the female biological clock?

Interviewee 2: (erm) (pause) I hope healthcare facilities can help educate people about its significance. Women should be aware that the level of reproductive hormones and the health of their eggs diminishes with age. (pause) Furthermore, we should educate them on the risk of certain conditions that can make it difficult for them to get pregnant as they age. Conditions such as uterine fibroids, cancer, pelvic inflammatory disease, and endometriosis, among others, significantly affect pregnancy in women. (erm) Healthcare facilities should also educate women on the risks involved in advanced fertility treatments and greatly discourage them. Young women should be encouraged to follow the female biological clock and have children at a young age. (laughs)

Interviewer: Great. (erm) Do you ever regret following the biological clock? Why?

Interviewee 2: Not even once. (laughs) I have tremendously benefited from this; thus, I have no reason to look back and regret it. My mental health has been very stable, especially during my pregnancy. (laughs) I have had no reason for the anxiety or stress often associated with late pregnancies. Having a child at my fertile age convinced me that my baby would be healthy and no risks such as cesarean delivery would be associated. (laughs)

Interviewer: (laughs) How do you feel about following a biological clock to give birth? (coughs)

Interviewee 2: (erm) This is a natural method with no side effects or regrets.

Interviewer: Almost done. (laughs)

Interviewee 2: Awesome. (laughs)

Interviewer: (pause) In conclusion, how do you advise other parents with daughters who have entered fertility? (erm) Will you encourage them to let their daughters follow it to avoid delayed production?

Interviewee 2: (erm) Parents should encourage their daughters to pursue this path because it can help alleviate stress related to delayed production.

Interviewer: (erm) Do you want to add something else we didn’t mention?

Interviewee 2: Yes. (laughs) Women of childbearing should be encouraged to eat a balanced diet and limit alcohol, smoking, and consuming caffeine. It will play a significant role in improving their reproductive health.

Interviewee 2: Thank you, Interviewer. Bye. (laughs)

Self-Assessment:

I think my second interview was more informative than the first one. I encourage interviewees to say more. And there is a proper rest adjustment time in the middle of the interview, which is very helpful for this interview.