Is it ok for a woman and man that are both in their early 40's to have children?

Answer 1

Why in the world not? Many (many) are now. It's proven statistically safer than teen pregnancies...and how many of those are there these days!?! Genetic testing is done..but it's found to really be more of an issue later in your 40s or early 50s...normally though?...there are no problems and it's certainly worth going for it. Have testing to be sure but I'll bet you find that all well be fine. Where I work at least a half dozen women in their 40s had babies this year (most of them are attorneys who waited)...and they and their babies are all fine! It's become a common thing these days. They were all between 38 & 44 years old.
The parents are more stable both emotionally and financially, and 40s is still young these days - they will only be in their late 50s when the kids graduate from high-school..that's not bad. Only downside I see is they will be older grandparents, and maybe not able to enjoy their grandchildren as much as grandparents in their 40s and 50s can...but on the whole...I think it's perfectly fine.
Having children in your late 40s and into your 50s even is stepping into more chance for health risks...but it's been proven 10 times over that there is very little health risk to having a child in your late 30s or even your early 40s...I say go for it.

Answer 2

It is no problem, but at that age your life expectancy to care for your children is shorter. You will have more probability of having abnormal children but with the new medical advances this can be predicted and will be no problem unless you are not willing to have an abortion. Nature is wise. At that age more or less, because of the menopause, the fertility of women will begin to diminish and will have less probability to be pregnant.

Answer 3

Yes, definitely. What a great age to have children. Both of you, hopefully, have done what you want to do before making the commitment to have children. You should be ready at this point, and hopefully are mature enough to handle it.

Answer 4

I don't see why not. They are older, set in their careers, know what they want out of life, and are probably a heck of a lot more financially stable than most people in their twenties.

As long as they are healty, patient, and want a child, I don't see why not.

I think that it's funny that we are trying to put age restrictions on when to have children. As long as the person/s in question are loving and WANT that baby, then more power to them!

Hope this helps a little! :-)

Answer 5

The average retirement age is 65, so by the time you are 65, the kids will be 20-25, and can be independent..

So the answer is okay.

Answer 6

Well, I guess if they are both healthy, have good insurance plans, can provide well, and don't give a "hoot" what anyone says about starting a family a bit late, why the heck not? If I was in that situation, and was "that" prepared, "I" would go for it.

Answer 7

As long as you are ok with the fact that when the child graduates from high school the parents will be in their early 60's. And when the child graduates from college the parents will be around 70.

Answer 8

If they are emotionally and financially stable and in agreement about the commitment. It might also help to be aware of the increased incidence of genetic defects and consider testing.

Aloha

Answer 9

Yes, definitely.

Answer 10

Your woman friend should be tested genetically at that age to make sure that the baby will be ok. Also, babies conceived by women that age are prone to defects. Get genetic counseling and find a good Ob/GYN to counsel you before you go ahead. Other that that best of luck; I hope it works out for you.