Births: Final Data for 2014.

TLDR

The report compiles 2014 U.S. birth statistics across maternal age, birth order, race/Hispanic origin, marital status, attendant, delivery method, gestation, birthweight, plurality, and state of residence, presenting rates by age, order, race, and marital status.

Abstract

This report presents 2014 data on U.S. births according to a wide variety of characteristics. Data are presented for maternal age, live-birth order, race and Hispanic origin, marital status, attendant at birth, method of delivery, period of gestation, birthweight, and plurality. Birth and fertility rates are presented by age, live-birth order, race and Hispanic origin, and marital status. Selected data by mother's state of residence and birth rates by age and race of father also are shown. Trends in fertility patterns and maternal and infant characteristics are described and interpreted.