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The U.S. birth rate is on the decline. But not for women 40 and older

December 18, 2025

National The U. S. birth rate is on the decline. But not for women 40 and older December 17, 20256:23 PM ET By Bek Shackelford New Mothers 40+ Listen · 4:14 4:14 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www. npr. org/player/embed/nx-s1-5635167/nx-s1-9576420" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Although the U. S.

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birth rate is on the decline, the number of women having babies in one age group has increased.
Those new mothers are 40 and older.
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The U.S. birth rate is on the decline. But not for women 40 and older

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The U.S. birth rate is on the decline. But not for women 40 and older

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