baby fever

noun

: the longing to have a child
Khloe [Kardashian] joked when asked if she has baby fever, "I honestly think I would love to have more kids, but I think I just don't know if I'm ready to get pregnant again, it's a lot!"Jess Cohen
Research by two Kansas State University psychologists in 2011 found the urge to procreate—often known as "baby fever"—is strongest in women at younger ages, and decreases as they age. For men, however, likelihood of baby fever increases with age.Huffpost.com

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For someone with plant baby fever: Virtune Small Succulent Pots Indoor plants deserve a solid pot that will keep in the dirt and protect shelves and floors from moisture. Helen Bradshaw, Popular Science, 9 Nov. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of baby fever was in 1982

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“Baby fever.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baby%20fever. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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