“…A comprehensive review of existing literature indicates that while there is a significant body of research on the impact of pandemics on fertility/birth rates (Kirchengast & Hartmann, 2021;Aassve, et.al., 2021;Karasek, et.al., 2021;Pasternak, et.al., 2021;Molina, et.al., 2022), few studies have specifically focused on the direct relationship between global health crises and live birth rates in the Indonesian context. Most existing research incorporates a wide array of variables to explain fertility trends, including economic conditions, healthcare access, and environmental factors (Alfana, et.al., 2021;Siregar & Siregar, 2021;Akbar, et.al., 2022;Tjahyadi, et.al., 2022). This broad analytical scope, while valuable, often dilutes the direct impact of pandemics on fertility rates.…”