Recent data from the CDC reveals that the U.S. fertility rate has fallen to an unprecedented low, prompting discussions about the potential long-term impacts on the economy and the housing market. While some analysts express fears of a population collapse, they argue that these concerns are based on flawed assumptions. The baby bonus initiative and government incentives for IVF are among the measures being considered to reverse this trend. In the backdrop, societal changes and the increasing number of births among older mothers highlight the complexities of modern parenthood in the U.S.