#covid caused a #babyboom in some red states but a #babybust in other areas. But if you look at the chart, fertility rates have declined since 2008 (recession). #babies https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-pandemic-caused-a-baby-boom-in-red-states-and-a-bust-in-blue-states/?utm_source=pocket-newtab
The Pandemic Caused a Baby Boom in Red States and a Bust in Blue States

The COVID pandemic caused a U.S.-wide decline in fertility rates, but red states actually saw increases

Scientific American