Is 42 (soon 43) too old to try for a baby? I'm fit and healthy with a 10 yo but have become v broody. Thx?

Answer 1

No, its not late. If you feel you are happy to have another child, then go for it. Besides if mother nature considered having children in the 40s late, then we would not still be getting our periods in the 40s, but would start menopause earlier. True? So, go for it, hope it happens for you soon and enjoy. Kids are wonderful, as you already know. If they are brought up in a stable environment, its wonderful.

Answer 2

I got broody last year and I'm a lot older than you! but if I felt that way at 43 I would have gone ahead and had another baby. If your fit and healthy and not the first child, why not? my Mum had one at 40 and everything was fine. Only thing is, your energy levels might not be as high so you will get tired quicker [after the baby is born, not before] so take the iron tabs they give you. Now I feel broody again! lol

Answer 3

From the biological point of view the answer is no you are not too old. There are however other things to consider. First there is the much greater risk of having a Down's syndrome child at your age with all the problems that would involve so you will have to take extra tests in order to prevent this and be prepared for a termination to solve the situation. Secondly you are going to be over 60 before your child leaves education - that's grandmother age. You say you are feeling broody but how will this affect your husband, no matter what he may say are you really sure he wants the upheaval and extra expense of yet another mouth to feed and care for until after his retirement age? I know exactly what my reaction would be to any such suggestion from my wife.

Answer 4

I had my first baby at 37 and my second at 39. I'm not having any more!! Too tired... That's the problem when you're an older Mum - I'm constantly knackered. My kids are 3.5 and 2 years.

Of course, if you're fit and healthy, as you say you are, you might have more stamina than me! But, you must also be aware of the risks of having a baby with disabilities - the chances of this increase hugely when you're over 40. Could you bring a disabled child into the world?? Could you face a termination if there was something wrong with it? They are very hard decisions which only you can make. Best of luck with your decision and I hope you find what you want.

Answer 5

If your health is good, fine, go for it. The feelings of broodiness may be your body telling you that your fertile phase is coming to an end so if you don't try now you will lose the opportunity, so ask yourself just once more if this is really what you want to do. If it is, I hope it all works out well for you & you enjoy becoming parent to another baby.

Answer 6

i might say a 9 or 10. i do no longer neccesarily watch what I consume, yet i'm a dancer or maybe nonetheless I now no longer take gymnastics, I nevertheless practice it and incorporater it into my dance. I run every day and that i dance much greater. My bmi is eighteen.7, that's healthful. I even have very small bones and a brilliant sort of muscle. So, i might say i'm extraordinarily healthful.

Answer 7

I'm not sure what the ideal age really is as there have been many cases recently of people waiting until their early forties, late thirties to have children, however, I do know that with age their are more complications involved for both mother and baby and therefore I would recommend speaking to a GP before making any decisions.

Answer 8

If you are sure you are up to it and can afford it. There are more risks of problems then if you were younger but these are still less than a one percent chance.
It might be worth considering adoption as that way you get a healthy child to love and nurture and there is no risk of any complications.
Anyway whatever you decide I am sure all the children you have will be loved and happy.

Answer 9

So long as you have not started the menopause yet you are fine to try and concieve. There are a few serious considerations though. The most obvious one is the risk of your child having Downs Syndrome. If you are not willing to accept a child with a disability then you should not try to get pregnant.

Answer 10

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