Births among older women have increased significantly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a 200% rise in births to women 40 and older from 1990 to 2023. This surge occurred despite a 14% decline in total US births during the same period.

Health risks associated with later pregnancies are a concern. A physician emphasized the importance of a healthy foundation to mitigate risks and complications. Further information on this trend and its implications for families is available from experts who have examined the shift in birth rates.