Women opting for later motherhood, birth rates double over 40

Women opting for later motherhood, birth rates double over 40

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - As fertility rates decline across the country, a new report reveals that women are choosing motherhood at a later age. For March, data released by the National Center for Health Statistics showed birth rates among women over the age of 40 had nearly doubled since 1990. A doctor at the Fertility Center of Las Vegas said the national data matches the trends she's seen in her practice over the years. “I think that's where the big…

The Swedish trend continues. At the same time: It is becoming increasingly common for women over 40 to give birth.