U.S. birth rate drops to record low, but older women are having more babies

A local news story from the U.S., reported by NPR News.

Local News · the U.S. · October 24, 2026

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The U.S. birth rate fell to its lowest level ever recorded, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The drop would have been greater, but women over age 30 are having more children.

Reported by NPR News, October 24, 2026. Read the full story at NPR News →

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