Heritage Foundation Claims US Women “Ripe” for Baby Boom; Critics Decry Economic Mismanagement
The Heritage Foundation’s new report highlights a potential “mini baby boom” due to a large cohort of women now entering their peak childbearing years. However, delayed marriage and childbearing are causing concerns that this potential increase may not materialize, leading to “forgone fertility.” The think tank argues that public policies supporting family formation are needed to help women achieve their desired family size. Failure to act now risks missing a crucial window of opportunity to address declining U.S. fertility rates.
John Q. Hosedrinker