am i too young?

Question

im trying for a baby, i thought and thought about it ive looked up a lot of info, but what age do you think its right to have a baby?
they say that if your young then its easier on your body, plus i
dont want to be an old mum, no offense to anyone. im 22yrs old,and have been with my partner 6yrs.

Answer 1

You are the perfect age!
You sound very sensible and caring.
I wish you all the very best.
Eat well, sleep well. Sort out anything that you need to now - financially for example, so that your time as a parent can be as stress-free as possible.
Start taking Folic acid now too. (Prevents neural tube defects like spina bifida).
Enjoy the practising :O xx

Answer 2

I had my son at 22. It sounds like you're mature enough and have looked into it well. You and your partner seem stable which is the main thing. I won't lie to you, it's bloody hard work but very rewarding too. I didn't want to be an old mum either because my parents were older. I feel I was about the right age but it depends on your life/career etc and what you've done with your life, if there are things you want to do like holidays etc with your partner hang fire a year or two and take the time to do them before you have a baby. I never for a moment regret my son but it makes it hard to do your own thing afterwards so be warned!!

Most of all, do what feels right for you and your partner!

Best of luck to you x

Answer 3

If you feel that you are ready I would go for it. I also would think to can I afford this and does me or my partner have a good enough job to support our baby those are important when bringing a new life in this world these days. Plus you can be any age I really dont think it matters because young or old having a baby hurts like hell but after said and done you get all the rewards.

Answer 4

I was 19 when i had my son, i personally dont think any age is the right age, its how you feel in yourself. If you are mentally and finacally prepared and in a stable relationship why not!

he reason i say that is that i wasn't, i was 18 when i found i was pregnant, 19 when i gave birth, my relationship was rocky we had no money and his dad still wanted to go out all the time (baby wasnt planned) Luckily i was mentally prepared, and am quite strong as a person so got rid of his dad, got my own place and now almost 4 years later im 23 my sons almsot four and things couldnt be betetr, im with a gorgeous guy, and lifes looking great.

Answer 5

There is no perfect age to have a baby I was 28 when I had my first and it was a complete shock as no one can be prepared for the loss of freedom a baby brings. There are advantages and disadvantages for any age The real factor is that you preferably have a strong relationship ( I have nothing against single parents but think that a single parent has a very hard job to do )and fully realise what you are doing as you are not just having a baby but a child for life Thats a big responsibility

Answer 6

If you feel ready to have baby then I don't think it's really anything to do with your age. Obviously it's not ideal for young teenagers who are still in school and stuff, but if you're in a loving relationship and you're done the research that you have done, then only you can say if you're ready. As long as you're talked it over with your partner and you're both happy, I wouldn't say you're too young. There was actually a program on a few weeks ago on how women are waiting and having babies later on in life (early to mid 30's) which can potentially be a risk to their health.

Do what you feel is right and Good luck!

Answer 7

I dont think that is too young at all. I had my son when I was 21 and I think that is about the right age. Under 20 is probably too young. If you have been with your partner for 6 years then it sounds like the right time to me!!
When you get to 30 the risk of having a kid with Downs doubles.

Answer 8

I was 18 when I had my first and me and my husband talked about it a lot before trying. You both have to be ready for a baby because trust me a lot will change if you do have a child. I have absolutly no social life and my best friends are my husband and my 2 kids. My son will be 4 in January and my daughter will be 2 in March. A child is a real blessing but make sure you and your partner are both ready for this. If one of you have doubts then wait, and also make sure that you are financially stable. I wish you the best and God bless.

Answer 9

Having a baby is not just about age, its about emotional and financial stability and the strength of your relationship. If you have all, you should handle motherhood well. You will also need a lot of patience and realise there will need to be sacrifices for you and your partner, this is the case no matter what your age, but you feel it more when you're young because there is still the feel of need to accomplish things.

Answer 10

Every persons body is different, and handles pregnancy in different ways.

If you feel that you are ready to settle down and have a family then go ahead. Do make sure that you realise you will be supporting another life. You have each others exclusive love at the moment, but you will have to share that when the child comes along. Be aware of that now, and things should be all right.

Answer 11

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