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    • Reproductive Health
    • Demography
    • Public Health

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    • Fertility patterns and maternal/infant characteristics are key indicators of population health.
    • Understanding U.S. birth trends provides insights into societal and healthcare dynamics.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present 2019 data on U.S. births by various characteristics.
    • To describe and interpret trends in fertility, maternal, and infant health indicators.

    Main Methods:

    • Descriptive tabulation of 3.75 million U.S. births in 2019 from birth certificates.
    • Analysis of maternal age, race, marital status, prenatal care, delivery method, gestational age, birthweight, and plurality.
    • Examination of trends from 2010-2019 and race/Hispanic origin trends from 2016-2019.

    Main Results:

    • Total U.S. births decreased by 1% to 3,747,540 in 2019.
    • General fertility rate declined to 58.3 births/1,000 women (15-44); birth rates decreased for ages 15-34 but increased for 35-44.
    • Prenatal care initiation in the first trimester rose to 77.6%; smoking during pregnancy decreased to 6.0%; cesarean delivery rate fell to 31.7%; preterm birth rate increased to 10.23%.

    Conclusions:

    • U.S. fertility rates continued to decline in 2019, with notable shifts in age-specific birth rates.
    • Improvements in early prenatal care and reduced smoking during pregnancy were observed.
    • Rising preterm birth rates and stable low birthweight rates highlight ongoing public health challenges.