Tha'lab, concerning the statement of Imam al-Shafi'i (may Allah have mercy on him) about the words of Allah Almighty, "That is more likely that you will not ta'ulu" [Surah al-Nisa': 3], namely, "that your children or dependants will not become many," said: "Linguistically, this is the better (interpretation)."
Hadith Referenceالسنن الكبرى للبيهقي / كتاب الرضاع / 15688