Why the U.S. Fertility Rate Has Hit a Record Low
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/why-the-u-s-fertility-rate-has-hit-a-record-low-13e7c2f8
As childbearing shifts toward women 30 and older, the U.S. is moving further below the level needed to keep growing.
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/why-the-u-s-fertility-rate-has-hit-a-record-low-13e7c2f8
As childbearing shifts toward women 30 and older, the U.S. is moving further below the level needed to keep growing.
Women in Their 20s May Not Be Having Babies, but by 45 Most Probably Will
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/09/upshot/births-decline-older-mothers.html
There are reasons to believe the record-low U.S. birthrate could be only temporary as today’s young women postpone pregnancy.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/09/upshot/births-decline-older-mothers.html
There are reasons to believe the record-low U.S. birthrate could be only temporary as today’s young women postpone pregnancy.
These Couples Wanted to Have Children. Rising Costs Are Stopping Them.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/26/business/children-rising-costs.html
High mortgage payments, higher childcare costs and economic uncertainty are making some people rethink their plans on starting a family.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/26/business/children-rising-costs.html
High mortgage payments, higher childcare costs and economic uncertainty are making some people rethink their plans on starting a family.