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U.S. Births Decline to 3.6 Million; 'Baby Bonuses' Proposed

4/17/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration report that births fell to 3.6 million in 2025, a 1% decline.
The fertility rate reached 53.1 births per 1,000 women aged 15 to 44.
The administration proposes 'baby bonuses' and changes to Title X, which traditionally provided contraception and reproductive health services.
Experts suggest that the decline in birth rates is linked to delayed childbearing, sparking debate over family planning services.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration report that births fell to 3.6 million in 2025, a 1% decline.
The fertility rate reached 53.1 births per 1,000 women aged 15 to 44.
The administration proposes 'baby bonuses' and changes to Title X, which traditionally provided contraception and reproductive health services.
Experts suggest that the decline in birth rates is linked to delayed childbearing, sparking debate over family planning services.