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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¶¹app 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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