The U.S. Birthrate Rose For The First Time Since 2007

According to preliminary data, the U.S. birthrate rose 1% in 2014—the first increase since 2007. The birthrate for women in their teens and 20s continues to decline as they opt to delay parenthood, but a historically high birthrate for women ages 30 to 44 has bolstered the national rate.

—Centers for Disease Control and Prevention