Ocasio-Cortez says she froze her eggs at age 36

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., has publicly discussed freezing her eggs at age 36. She described the decision as giving her a greater sense of control over her life and as an empowering experience.

The discussion comes amid a broader rise in the age of first-time motherhood in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that first births among women ages 35 and older increased 25% from 2016 to 2023.