Expecting or Not?: How COVID-19 May Affect Your Decision

Neelendu Banerjee

Historically, natural disasters, terrorist attacks and blackouts have affected the birth rate. Similarly, initial signs during the COVID-19 pandemic point to fewer babies in the coming years, continuing a trend that gained noticeable momentum during the Great Recession in 2008 and has remained low. You may be wondering if you should have a baby during the pandemic or if you’re Being Practical About Having Babies or Should I Keep My Firstborn an Only Child? or if  Mothers Wi...