Tag: family_planning

Navigating the 'Baby Decision' Amidst Declining U.S. Fertility Rates

5 Jun 2026 11:01 a.m.

As U.S. fertility rates decline, psychotherapist Merle Bombardieri offers advice on navigating the complex decision to have children, emphasizing 80% certainty and personal clarity.

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Media Monitor: Fertility rates rise for older American women

19 Mar 2026 7:50 a.m. · Source: USA TODAY

The New York Times reports that fertility rates are increasing among American women aged 40 and older, even as overall birth rates decline in the U.S. and globally.

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