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The age of first-time mothers has been climbing, and the pace of that change is increasing.

 In 2023, the average first-time mother in the U.S. was 27.5 years old — a record high, according to new CDC data. That’s a big jump from just a few decades ago, and the trend is only picking up speed. Why are more women waiting to have children? And how is this reshaping American family life? We break it down.

 
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