2006-06-09 17:53:51 · 42 answers · asked by Hilllbilly_gal 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Not at all! Many men and women have their first child in their last 30s or early 40s. Nowadays, we're all healthier and live longer. Besides, you're more mature, stable, and financially secure now than you've ever been. Go for it!
2006-06-09 17:56:57 · answer #1 · answered by Fall Down Laughing 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely not! While it's true that a the quality of a woman's eggs decreases after 30 (making risks for birth defects such as Downs Syndrome, etc.) PLENTY of women have had babies at 39, 40, and so on. I personally have two very good friends who had babies when they were 40 and 42 respectively, and they're perfectly healthy, beautiful children!
2006-06-09 23:23:29 · answer #2 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
age will not be a barrier to have a child. but at 39 u should be very careful to concieve as late pregnancy could lead to many health problems. unless u r healthy enough to have a baby and this should be done under proper guidance of a gynecologist. all the best and go for it.
2006-06-09 18:02:13 · answer #3 · answered by munugala pallavi kishore 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I've known older women to have babies. There are, however, more health risks for you and the baby the longer you wait to have a child. You should consider your current health and possibly consult your physician when determinating what you want to do.
2006-06-10 02:11:15 · answer #4 · answered by kellygirl12498 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. Women in there 50's could still have children. There are higher risks with being pregnant at an older age though. I would check with your doctor to see specifically what the risks are for you and for the baby.
2006-06-09 17:57:35 · answer #5 · answered by annmariet14 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think it's too old.. but you should really be sure it's what you want..... when the kid is 10 you will be 49... when he's 20 you will be 59.. are you really going to be able to be there for them like you would want... but if it's what you want.. go for it... i have 2 kids .. and it's been the greatest experience of my life!!!!!!!!!! <<
2006-06-09 17:59:53 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sh1t yes it is, you'll be 44 when the child is 5! And you'll be 50 when the child is nine, that's pretty sad, don't deprive a child of a live with active parents....My opinion..
2006-06-09 19:51:18 · answer #7 · answered by Pamela 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. My mom had me when she was 37 and she had my sister when she was 43. Both births went very well. Of course, since you are older, you want to make sure that you are healthy, eat a balanced diet, and exercise.
2006-06-09 17:56:42 · answer #8 · answered by Samsarin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your never too old to have children, if you are willing to face the risk factors involved. the most common one being that your child will be born with down syndrome, have a mild mental retardation, or be RH positive..
2006-06-09 19:12:28 · answer #9 · answered by Justagirlfromcali 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God no. Just see your doctor early in the pregnancy. You will only be in your early 60's by the time your child would be grown.
2006-06-09 18:04:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋