Millennial moms

Millennials are increasingly making up the majority of new mothers each year, according to Pew Research Center data. With Mother’s Day this Sunday (May 13), the “nonpartisan fact tank” compiled some interesting facts about millennial moms. For instance, they’re following the trend of having children later than was previously popular, which has been attributed to more women having careers, increased emphasis on education, and getting married later or not at all. Here are some other highlights:

• In 2016, 48 percent of millennial women age 20-35 were mothers, compared with 57 percent of Gen-Xers in the same age group in 2000.

• 60 percent of millennials say parenthood is central to their identity.

• 58 percent of millennial moms say parenting is rewarding (versus 51 percent of Gen-Xers and 46 percent of baby boomers).

• 52 percent of millennial moms say it’s also enjoyable (versus 39 percent of both previous generations).