Millennial Mothers Wait: The Average Age of First-Time Moms Is Now 27.5 — Economics and Fertility Technology Are Driving the Shift
The average age of first-time mothers in the United States has climbed to 27.5, continuing a decades-long trend that’s reshaping American families. In 1970, the average first-time mother was just 21.4 years old, highlighting how dramatically the timing of parenthood has changed over the past half-century. Researchers say the shift reflects a combination of economic […]










