I was just wondering, for over all purposes, aside from health issues, when it was too late for a female to start having children. I am 29 years old and don't see myself having kids for at least a few more years.....
2006-11-03 08:51:42 · 17 answers · asked by Ali G 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
This is a very personal choice. If you aren't concerned about health risks, which can include Down's syndrome, then your question must be your hesitancy to have children because of career or perhaps uncertainty with your relationship with your husband.
You can get all sorts of opinions from other people, but only you can decide if you even want children and what is holding you back at this point.
Personally, I had my first at the age of 31, then one at 33, then 35, then 37. By then I felt like I was done...the pregnancies became more difficult, along with other health issues.
I was glad I waited, even though all my daughter's friends have young, 'hip', moms! I felt like my maturity helped my kids grow up in a more responsible way, not like a lot of other kids that are the norm these days.
But, I think that if you want to wait a few more years there should be no problems. The important thing is to decide that you do want them, and be prepared for change!
2006-11-03 09:47:47 · answer #1 · answered by ewema 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if it is aside from health issues, assuming you are a normal health female. The answer to this question is totally an opinion. I had my first at 26, I am now 37and just had a beautiful baby girl and we are going to try to have another baby within the next year. So, if you are healthy and the doctor says it is ok for you to have a baby or ok to wait, do as your doctors says and what you feel comfortable with. If you are worried about menopause, ask your mother when she started menopause and you will likely start around the same time. Just know that having a baby is the most wonderful experience in the world (even though at times overwhelming/ but very rewarding) There is an old saying," If everyone waited for the "perfect" time to have a baby, no-one would ever have one." You will always have doubts even if the pregnancy was planned.
2006-11-03 17:25:47 · answer #2 · answered by Karlee bug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fertility declines, the older you get, and the older you get, the chances of giving birth to a child with a chromosomal abnormality (e.g. Down Syndrome) increases.
If people waited until they were financially set to have children, no one would have children. Half the women in America with careers end up not having children, and I've heard this more than once from my former high school classmates: "I just didn't find the time."
If you want children, make it a priority. Don't wait. Otherwise, you may end up not having them.
2006-11-03 17:02:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think as long as your doctor says its safe for you to have children. I personally wanted to have my all my children before the age of 30 (I'm 32 now) and I did. I just felt like I wanted to be able to live and enjoy my kids and grand kids before I died. I didnt want to be an old lady trying to chase after kids. But you should do whats best for YOU. Everyone is different and if you dont think your ready, then your not. Good luck
2006-11-03 16:57:08 · answer #4 · answered by ~Jen~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think the age of having children depends on the condition of the woman who wants to concieve. If you are 35 uyears old, and a smoker, who isnt in good health, then it may be too late, but if you are in perfectly good health, and feel like you can have a baby, then go for it! No, matter what the age is!
2006-11-03 16:57:23 · answer #5 · answered by Stephanie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are ok to leave it for a few more years. As you get nearer the age of 40 then the drs will test for Downs syndrome. You are perfectly ok but if you are really worried talk it over with your GP
2006-11-03 17:01:02 · answer #6 · answered by cornishmaid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im 28 and i just had a baby and everything was fine but i was told by my dr that after 29 the risk for downs and other problems goes up so id look that info up first
2006-11-03 16:56:16 · answer #7 · answered by alysiac78 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My auntie started at 39! She has 3 kids and did have one miscarriage. The good news is, even after menopause you can go on hormone therapy and still have kids...
2006-11-03 16:59:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is too late after you have finished menopause, until then it is a personal decision. You should do research into the risks, maybe talk to your doctor and make your own decision. It is no one else's business but your own.
2006-11-03 16:53:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in good health , and your doctor says its ok knock your self (up) out ,had my last kid at 32 now she is 30 .I did ok the last of 5 kids,all healthy
2006-11-03 16:59:05 · answer #10 · answered by elizabeth_davis28 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋