News & Stories National The U.S. birth rate is on the decline. But not for women 40 and older Bek Shackelford December 17, 2025 / 3:23 pm Although the U.S. 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. Why you can trust KUOW Recommended Stories Iran’s sports minister says the country can’t take part in the World Cup because of US attacks March 11, 2026
Iran’s sports minister says the country can’t take part in the World Cup because of US attacks March 11, 2026