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It was conducted with 20 women living in a city in the Eastern Anatolia Region of T\u00fcrkiye, with low socioeconomic status, married, and having at least one child, between March 15, 2023, and October 18, 2023. The data obtained were analyzed using the thematic content analysis method with the assistance of the Nvivo 12 Pro software package. COREQ guidelines were followed when reporting the data.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>Analysis revealed three main themes: \u201cExperiences regarding having children,\u201d \u201cPerceptions regarding having children,\u201d and \u201cPerceptions and experiences of contraceptive methods.\u201d Most participants described having children as a sacred and meaningful experience yet emphasized the challenging aspects of this experience due to caregiving responsibilities and economic hardships. While the ideal number of children was generally stated as two, the actual number of children often exceeded this ideal; moreover, some women perceived the number of children as a matter of \"destiny.\" Regarding contraceptive methods, lack of knowledge, the necessity of spousal approval, and concerns about side effects of certain methods were identified as key factors influencing participants\u2019 contraceptive choices.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>The study revealed that complex emotional, relational, and social dynamics shape women\u2019s decisions regarding childbearing. 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