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US fertility rate hits historic new low as women delay pregnancy and have fewer child

NPR | By Brian Mann,
Steve Inskeep
Published April 10, 2026 at 3:44 AM CDT

Americans are having fewer babies than they used to. This fact, along with the decline in immigration, means big changes for families and society.

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Brian Mann
Brian Mann is NPR's first national addiction correspondent. He also covers breaking news in the U.S. and around the world.
Steve Inskeep
Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.