am 38yrs old, have a son who is 6yrs old,?

Question

recently i had miscarriage [2nd child], pl....advice ,should i be able to deliver normal child again if i happen to conceive? or should i not go for 2nd child with concern to my age?. pl...help me & with full suggestions.

Answer 1

If you are in good health and are a good mother, yes you should
try again. There are more and more older women having children
all the time. And 38 is really not that old. My mom had me when she was 36 and that was 30 years ago. Today medical science
is much more advanced. Good Luck!!! And miscarriage does
NOT mean that you can't have more children.

Answer 2

I was 38 when our youngest child was born. Other than developing gestational diabetes I had no problems. There are some concerns to consider when you are pregnant closer to 40, but age alone should not prevent you from delivering a healthy baby. I would suggest only attempting to conceive again if your husband is equally desiring to have another child. Many people have said to me that having a child later in life keeps you young. Obviously these people did NOT have a child later in life as there is no denying that I do not have as much energy as I did when my older 3 were young (my kids are 27, 24, 21, and 8). If the new baby's father will not be in the picture, you may want to consider how much time and energy you have to devote to raising a baby alone as well as meeting the needs of your 6 year old. I say don't let age stop you if you and your husband would like another child.

Answer 3

First of all, I am truly sorry for your loss.
The good news: yes, you should be able to deliver a normal child again if you conceive, but it DOES get more difficult both to conceive and to have a normal pregnancy as you age. If you get pregnant again and have a second miscarriage, you should ask to be referred to a fertility specialist who'll be able to give you more information. If you can't get pregnant after six months of trying, you should also be referred to a fertility specialist. You've just got to keep trying, is what it comes down to. I don't think you're too old to have a second child, especially since you didn't have your first child until after you were thirty.
Even if it doesn't take longer than six months and everything goes fine, I would still insist on being followed more closely and having more diagnostic tests, like an amniocentesis, to check for birth defects - that's just normal for anyone over the age of 35, though, because of the increased risk for Down's Syndrome.

Answer 4

People "your age" (sorry) are still able to conceive and deliver healthy babies without problems. Miscarriages happen for any number of reasons, from structural problems in the womb to genetic and physical problems of the fetus. Yes, you are at a higher risk of having a baby with complications, down's syndrome to name just one. You should get yourself checked out by an OB/GYN to make sure you're healthy, first, before trying to conceive; them maybe seek some genetic couselling; and if you're concerned tremendously about the risk of having a "sick" baby, you may want to ask one of the two physicians that I recommended about the what the actual increase in risk is and then decide for yourself whether you are willing to take those chances. An informed decision is the only decision to make. I'm sorry about your loss, and Good luck on this venture...

Answer 5

38 is not to old to have a child women are having children well into their forty's. Just take sometime to let your body heal and start trying again. A miscarriage should not keep you from having a normal pregnancy again. If it were me I would make an appointment to sit down and discuss my concerns and thoughts with my doctor. Good Luck with whatever your decision may be.

Answer 6

If there is nothing wrong with you, you delivered once normally, you should be able to again. In 2000, I was 33 & miscarried twins, in 2001 I delivered a healthy little girl. & I only have half of 1 ovary. 38 is definately not too old. I am 39 thinking of having my 4th & last child. :)

Answer 7

As long as you're healthy, there's no reason why you shouldn't be able to have another child. I have a friend who got pregnant when she was 45! The doctor suggested an abortion, due to her age, but she couldn't do that to her baby and delivered a baby boy. True he was born a month early, but he's in sixth grade now and is as normal as any child in his class...and very bright too. Talk over your concerns with your doctor. But, ultimately, the decision is up to you. <*)))><

Answer 8

Miscarriage is very stressful and sad. It is also fairly common, but you should be talking to a doctor to see what factors may have contributed.
How is your overall health? Do you smoke, drink etc.? Are you a healthy weight? Are there any other factors that may have contributed. Also, is the dad healthy? Is there any family history of miscarriage?
Please talk to a doctor or nurse and address any issues they bring up. Your age may be a factor, but if you are ready for more children, get a complete check up.
If you can not have more children, consider fostering or adoption.There are so many children who need loving parents.

Answer 9

Talk to your doctor. A doctor will be able to test your body to see if it will handle a pregnancy or not.

As for doing so: If you want another child, go for it. Age isn't really the difference - it's the love the child gets, and the care it receives. If you have that to offer, what else is there???

Answer 10

genuinely everyone seems to be so diverse. I had 2 miscarriages formerly the beginning of my son, and one in between my son and daughter. there are a type of motives for miscarriage. Has your healthcare expert given you any indication why you miscarried? it would desire to easily be a one time factor, exceptionally considering you have already got one baby. Your age may be a factor, yet your healthcare expert is the place you ought to commence. If he/she will't furnish you with a definitive answer, then get a 2d opinion. There are far too many fertility professionals to be content cloth with a primary rfile or obstetrician who can not furnish you with solutions.