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Supersized families: More couples in Singapore are not stopping at two

Over 2,000 babies born last year are at least fourth child in family, even as total births hit new low

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Felicia Choo

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A small but growing number of couples in Singapore are choosing to have a large brood, possibly heartened by pro-family policies such as the enhanced baby bonus payouts, say experts.
Financial stability and religious beliefs could also have influenced their decisions, they added.
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