Who Counts As A "Young Mom" These Days?

Who Counts As A "Young Mom" These Days?

TikTokOver the past 25 years, first time moms in the United States have gotten older. In 1999, a woman could expect to have her first child around 24.5 years old. In 2024, that number was up to 27.5 years old. There are a lot of factors that go into that rise, from economic considerations to more women pursuing higher education, to general vibe shifts of women saying “Eh, let’s hold off for a bit and have a breezier 20s than my mom had in the ’9…