Is now a good time to get pregnant? As the pandemic rages, many are saying ‘no’ .There could be 500,000 fewer babies next year.

When the pandemic hit and everyone was sent home, people began joking about a baby boom. But half a year into this thing, with no end in sight, a significant percentage of would-be parents are deciding they don’t want to bring a new soul into this mess. https://t.co/sXCAAJ0ojd

— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) August 9, 2020