Yes, looks like birth rates are down, but in line with prior pre-pandemic trends. If I had to guess, economics are probably playing a greater role.

https://www.brookings.edu/articles/us-births-are-down-again-after-the-covid-baby-bust-and-rebound/

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Births are down across the board in the west and Japan. Check Italy out. Some good theories as to root causes.