The AP is reporting on a survey conducted by the US Census Bureau that shows that “More women in their early 40s are childless, and those who are having children are having fewer than ever before.” If you’ve been paying attention, this finding will not surprise you, and I won’t try to comment on what the causes of these trends are.

Another thing that shouldn’t surprise you: “The statistics could be used by state agencies to provide maternal care services, the report said.” From what I understand, the broad spectrum of “maternal care services” (which can include family planning, pre-natal care, and post-natal care) is a New Deal remnant: Title V of the Social Security Act is Maternal and Child Welfare.

I look forward to reading about a survey conducted by a federal agency that finds that a problem has been identified that can only be solved by less funding.
(via PhysOrg)