Historically, peak newborn survival occurred when mothers were _____ years old at the time of birth.

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Studies have shown that peak newborn survival occurred when mothers were between 18 to 25 years old at the time of birth. This is because teenage mothers may have underdeveloped pelvises which can lead to complications during delivery while older mothers may have reduced fertility rates and increased risk of pregnancy complications.

Historically, Peak Newborn Survival Occurred When Mothers Were _____ Years