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

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Podcast: [Cincinnati Edition](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cincinnati-edition-324300)
Published: 2026-06-25T19:26:24+00:00
Episode link: https://www.wvxu.org/show/cincinnati-edition/2026-06-22/is-the-u-s-having-a-baby-bust-or-is-the-low-birthrate-temporary
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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.

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