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The average age of mothers giving birth in the U.S. has risen to nearly 30 years in 2023, increasing from 28.7 in 2016, with first-time moms averaging 27.5 years. Contributing factors include changing social values, advancements in fertility technology, rising child-rearing costs, and a decline in teen pregnancies, which fell from 11.8% to 8.7% during the same period.
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