Effects of Weak Economy on Having/Raising Children

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BabyCenter® Study Names New “Recession Generation”

Effects of Weak Economy: More Children Being Raised by Working Moms, on Tight Budgets, With Fewer Siblings

(San Francisco) – August 2, 2011 – BabyCenter.com, the #1 pregnancy and parenting destination worldwide, today released its 2011 U.S. Cost of Raising a Child report, which reveals interesting insights into the mindset of today’s new and expectant parents, especially given the current state of the economy. Deciding to have a baby is a big decision for couples and waiting until the time is right is important, but if a couple is waiting until they think they can afford a baby, they may be waiting longer than expected.