In the midst of declining fertility rates and people having babies later in life, a new report has shed light on the state of birth rates in the United States.

According to the report, published by The Wall Street Journal, there has been a stagnation in the number of births in America over the past few years. In fact, the report notes that the country’s birth rate has hit a record low in recent times, indicating a significant shift in family planning trends.

One cause for concern is the fact that teenagers are having fewer babies than ever before. A separate report from NBC News highlights that teen birth rates have hit another record low, indicating progress in preventing unplanned pregnancies among young people. However, it also suggests that progress is starting to slow, which could lead to an uptick in teen pregnancies in the years to come.

The trend of delayed parenthood is also contributing to the decline in overall birth rates. As CNN notes, more and more people are waiting until later in life to have children, with fertility rates dropping for women across all age groups. This has led to a shift in the age structure of American families, with a higher proportion of older parents and fewer young children.

Experts say that a combination of economic and social factors is contributing to the trend of delayed parenthood and declining birth rates in the United States. Some cite the high cost of living and lack of affordable childcare as obstacles to starting a family, while others point to changing cultural norms and attitudes towards family planning.

Despite the decline in birth rates, many experts believe that America’s population will continue to grow in the coming years, albeit at a slower pace than in the past. However, the changing demographics of the country are sure to have far-reaching implications, both for families and for society as a whole.