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Is the U.S. having a baby bust — or is the low birthrate temporary?

Podcast: Cincinnati Edition
Published: Jun 25, 2026
Duration seconds: 1355
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Fertility in the U.S. reached a new low in 2025. We discuss the reasons why and how some women could be delaying pregnancy.