Shocking Drop in Birth Rates: Why Parents Are Hesitant
BBC Health
Birth rates in England and Wales hit a 50-year low due to economic challenges and shifting cultural norms. Discover why families are hesitating to grow.
Births in England and Wales have dropped to the lowest level since 1977.
The average age of first-time mothers has risen to 29.6 years.
Economic pressures are causing families to delay or reduce childbearing.
Cultural shifts reveal a trend towards investing in fewer children.