Why did Himmler manipulate birth rate statistics?

by Zonico6

Before "Lebensborn" Was founded by Heinrich Himmler, he spread the lie that the birth rate of german, healthy children in germany was drastically dropping.

But why did he that? Have I just misunderstood something and that's simply wrong?

Did he want to rise concern in the german population? But for what reason?

Or was it to lay the foundation of his idea of "Lebensborn". So the population would react better on it's foundation.

Huge thanks in upfront, you are a real lifesaver for me and my upcoming school presentation!

pyjama-ninja

After WW1 birth rates had in fact dropped due to a female surplus, according to official statistics though this had been balanced by 1933. Himmler provided different data in order to counteract illegal abortions (he estimated up to 600 000/year)