Summary
Usha Vance, wife of Vice President JD Vance, announced she is expecting her fourth child at 40. A report by the CDC shows that women over 40 are now having more babies than teenagers in the U.S. The trend reflects a growing number of women choosing to have children later in life.
Key Facts
- Usha Vance is pregnant with her fourth child at age 40.
- Usha shared her pregnancy news on Instagram.
- CDC data shows women over 40 are having babies more often than teenagers now.
- The average age of first-time mothers in the U.S. rose from 26.6 in 2016 to 27.5 in 2023.
- Delaying motherhood can allow for more education, career advancement, and finding a partner.
- Older mothers might have a higher chance of living longer, according to some studies.
- Pregnancy can have complications, but with good prenatal care, outcomes remain positive.
- Usha Vance has a background in history and met JD Vance when both were students at Yale Law School.