If she gets pregnant this will be her first child. I know she wants to have baby very much, but I worry that either she won't get pregnant or if she does get pregant that there may be complications. My question is how likely is it that a woman her age will be able to conceive and have a healthy baby?
2006-09-10 20:15:40 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
it is VERY dangerous to have a baby at that age. there are all sorts of complications that can arise. its just not a good idea. you should tell your friend to either adopt or have a surrogate mother carry her child.
2006-09-10 20:18:08 · answer #1 · answered by Nicole B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 48? It has happened, and if she has a baby she won't be in the Guiness book. But the chance of complications do increase with age, so she should get some preconception counselling. If she does conceive (which is possible) she should get lots of prenatal care, including an amniocintesis.
Has she considered adoption?
2006-09-10 20:18:52 · answer #2 · answered by catwomanmeeeeow 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Back out, I am sure that your friend is very concern about her situation, just wait for her to invite you in then you talk to her about the con don't be too pushy about it you might loss a friend
you should just offer to help any way you can
By the way with the tests they have these days she will know in advance if their is a problem with her baby
Just give your Friend support
she already know her age no need fro you to remind her
2006-09-10 20:36:32 · answer #3 · answered by waiting for baby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i say support your Friend she obviously knows how old she is being that she has never had children would be a little more difficult but remember we are in the day and age where shes not the only woman who is doing this look at the statistics it will show you that more then half of women MORE THEN HALF are waiting to give birth at older ages we now have all kinds of technology to help them out good luck to you and your Friend..
2006-09-11 15:49:48 · answer #4 · answered by suepetonquot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she hasn't gone through menopause, it is entirely possible, but the probability rating for a Down Syndrome Child is VERY high.
2006-09-10 20:18:54 · answer #5 · answered by Mark W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depend on her health and yeah older women have more complications and have a harder time conceiving and time is not on her side. I do wish her luck though.
2006-09-10 20:23:38 · answer #6 · answered by anjelahoy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, your friend's child will be 10 when she is, at least, 58 wouldn't this be unfair to the child?
Children should not be treated as pets!
2006-09-10 20:19:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it has happened, she might need the help of IVF or some other fertility help.
Her pregnancy is going to be watched very closely as it is a high risk pregnancy because of her age
2006-09-10 20:18:29 · answer #8 · answered by tay_jen1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what was she doing all these days. she's already late. she can try./ but who is going to take care of the baby, when the baby grows up. best of luck.
2006-09-10 20:28:33 · answer #9 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its possible but there might be complications
2006-09-11 02:26:02 · answer #10 · answered by single mom of 2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋