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Matthew Carnes prepares to change diapers for his newborn daughter, Evelina Carnes, as his wife, Breanna Llamas, keeps watch in the postpartum unit at Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Apple Valley, Calif., in March. The U.S. has reported another reco

National
Health & Safety

U.S. Birthrate Fell By 4% In 2020, Hitting Another Record Low

12:27pm May 05, 2021

by Bill Chappell

For the sixth year in a row, the number of U.S. births fell in 2020, reaching the lowest level since 1979. The fertility rate remains "below replacement" — the level needed to compensate for deaths.

A young woman sits in cafe while text messaging on her smartphone.

National
Economy

Less Sex, Fewer Babies: Blame The Internet And Career Priorities

10:10pm August 06, 2019

by Sam Sanders

America's birthrate continues to decline, and young people are having less sex, amid career pressures and a confusing online dating scene. The declining fertility rate raises alarms for the economy.

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