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UNH Research Shows Number of Childless Women in the U.S. Continues to Rise

UNH Research Shows Number of Childless Women in the U.S. Continues to Rise

Research from the Âé¶ąapp reports that in 2024 there were 5.7 million more childless women of prime child-bearing age than expected given prior patterns — a significant jump from 2.1 million in 2016 and 4.7 million in 2022. This shift in fertility patterns has contributed to 11.... Read More

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