Teen Birth Rates by State 2025 โ€“ Who’s Making Progress and Whoโ€™s Falling Behind

A young mother rests in a hospital bed holding her newborn, representing real stories behind the 2025 teen birth rates

Birth rates among teens have dropped sharply over the past few decades, reflecting shifting cultural norms, better access to contraception, and a growing awareness of the challenges that come with early parenthood. But thereโ€™s still a lot of variation between states, with some leading the charge and others lagging. In 2022, the U.S. recorded 143,789 … Read more

Most Common Birth Defects in the US. โ€“ Regional Data Breakdown

Illustration comparing a baby with and without a cleft lip, highlighting one of the most common birth defects

When it comes to birth defects in the U.S., thereโ€™s no single, nationwide tracking system keeping tabs on every case. Instead, most states maintain their tracking programs, providing us with valuable regional data that helps paint a picture of which birth defects are most common and where. Across the country, certain defects consistently show up … Read more