Is 50 too old for a woman to have another baby?

Answer 1

Not in my opinion it is not.

My mother is now 67 but she looks and behaves young. She is spritely and with it and trendy and slim. She probably (hopefully) has another 30 years in her.

So if she had had a child at 50 that person would now be 17 and on his or her way to independance and adulthood.

As long as the mother is healthy, lively & young in herself that is all that matters. She'd make a far better mother than most young people under 30 as she has life experience and wisdom. Would probably produce and bring up a very civilised & balanced individual.

Thats just my opinion. Its wrong for people to judge and to expect a female to just dispose of her maternal instincts because she is not of the "average" age for motherhood

Answer 2

There are many risks to both and baby from a health perspective, and many social issues too for the child. I don't agree with older women being offered IVF, there was a case here in the UK where a woman in her 60's had a child, which I felt was wrong. If mother nature has closed the shop on an older woman, then in my opinion its wrong to re-open it.

That said, a woman of that age would have a lot more experience and are generally more patient and calmer than a woman in her 20's.

I would rather see a woman of 50 pregnant than a child of 14.

Answer 3

I think you should think about where you will be when the child graduates from High school, or colledge. Will you be able to handle all the teenage stuff that goes on in high school. What happens if you get sick in the next 15 years. Would you want the child to be with out a mother? If I were you I would think about what is going to happen in 15 to 20 years from now, then ask your self, should I put this on a child. The law states that until the child is the full age of 19 he/she is considered an infant in the eyes of the court. You have had your life and are ready to retire, why burden a child with an ageing parent. If you want a child to take care of there are lots of children out there who don't have a home. Try it for a while then make up your mind. If you feel you still want to have one of your own. Then go for it, but remember at your age it could be mentally challenged, and dangerous to your health.

Answer 4

As long as a woman has not entered menopause, she can technically have another baby. It is very dangerous for both mother and child however, since the body is no longer as fit as it was at a younger age. Also with increased age, the baby is more and more likely to have birth defects. In fact after age 35 the chance of the baby having Down syndrome is disasterously high and therefore it is reccomended that couples not have children past that age.

Answer 5

Please remember I am only giving my opinion but yes I think 50 is way to old for you to have a baby. I am 55 and I`m enjoying my grandchildren I have 8 aged 20, 18, 13, 12, 11 10, 6 & 2 so if I had got pregnant at 50 I would`nt be able to enjoy them like I do. Of course it`s completly up to you what you do, but before you decide anything get medical advice. I hope what ever you decide works out for you.

Answer 6

According to society, yes you are. Your body starts losing the natural ability to carry a healthy foetus and complications are more likely the older you get. You have to imagine yourself at 65 years of age with a totally dependant down syndrome child. They will always need you.

Also, if you were to get pregnant and have a healthy child, imagine how hurt you and your child will feel when you take your child to school and all the other kids are asking why 'Grandmother' always brings them.

I've been a mum since I was 21 and I am looking forward to being in my 50's. That is when I will get my life back and be able to do things for ME for once. I'm being very selfish here!

Answer 7

My personal feeling is( which I know counts for nothing at the end of thew day,) having a child should be seen as a privilage. A bit like good parenting, one has to work at it. It does not necessarilly come naturally. If one has not concieved by 50, maybe mother nature is saying,I'm sorry, but not you. If one already has children, perhaps one should be gratefull for what one has got. And what of the child. Will it really want a 65-70 year old taking it to school, and could one or would one want all that goes with adolescence and teenagers at that riper age?

Answer 8

Yes. First, if the woman can still bear childern, she has to take into count her health, the risks to the baby, like physical and mental complications that increase with a womens age, and the fact that by the time the child is in high school and going to collage, you will be reaching 70. Don't get me wrong, it has been done, but I wouldn't recommend it. However, evelotion has been taking place, and women have been hitting menopause later in life because women are deciding to have childern later in life now. Talk to your doctor before you make any descions.

Answer 9

Anything over 40-45 can be potentially harmfull to the mother & over 40 the placenta tends to begin drying up before birth...Make sure you visit the doctor regularly...It has been done by other women & it is physically possible, but then you should also consider your own life expectancy & social issues for both you & the child...How would you feel at age 15, having a 65 y/o person pick-you up & friends think you are the grandmother?

Answer 10

I say yes. The older you are there are more health complications but mostly I say that for the child. When I was younger I had much more stamina and could get out and play with the kids. And it only gets worse.
The only plus I could see if that you are normally more financially stable. But do you want to be almost 70 years old when your child graduates high school. Assuming you would live long enough to even see them grown. Chances of seeing your grandchildrens are slim to none. With your grandchildren you can spoil the crap out of them... then send them back home to Mom and Dad..

Answer 11

YES! for starters you are not as patient and you do not have the energy level of someone in their 20's. And that is assuming you become pregnant at 50 anyways because the older you get as a woman the less fertile you are. You also have to consider ALL the medical risks involved for yourself and your unborn child,being age 35 and older you have many risk factors such as down syndrome,mental retardation,birth defects,miscarriage,etc... I would not recommend for a woman to try to conceive so late in life it is to risky for BOTH mother and child.