At what age does it get risky?

Question

Hi. Just a quick question.. I'm not trying to get pregnant yet, but I am trying to lose weight so that I'll be in better shape, healthwise, later down the line when we decide we want kids. I'm also in college so don't want to try yet. But at what age does it start becoming a health risk to you and the baby? I know women have babies when they get older, but I know at certain ages it increases the chances of developmental problems or cancer for women, ect. I'm 24 now, I know I have plenty of time, but just something I've been wondering.

Answer 1

It depends on the individual. There are woman in there 50's having children right now( I don't recommend it but they are). There are a lot of factors involved but the risks increase after 35

Answer 2

Well, at 35 there is an increase in problems. For example: 1 in 10,000 20 year olds will give birth to a child with down syndrome and 3 in 1,000 35 year olds will give birth to a child with down syndrome ( real statistics). However at age 35 one of the big problems may be just becoming pregnant. There are a lot of women that are 35 or older and give birth to perfectly healthy babies. But, around 35 is when more problems may become an issue.

Answer 3

Generally, they have recommend women who are over 35 need to be under special care during pregnancy...however, really the risk is dependant upon your own health. It's good that you are trying to take care of yourself. My suggestion is that eat very healthy and take prenatls for about 3 months before conception. Conception to the first month is the absoulte most curcial time for the baby...It establishes everything!!!!

With medical technology it probably won't be a concern to have babies until your mid 40s. However, currently the concern is that generally as your eggs are maturing they in turn aren't in pristine condition and that is why down syndrome and autism are usually from women that are older. But I believe just as we are living longer we'll also be able to procreate later with no risks.

Answer 4

Teenage girls (and even preteens, sad as that is) are at a HUGE risk from immediate damage, just because their bodies are smaller. As for the top age, it is not really defined. It depends on your general health, how many children you have already had, your genetic/hereditary background, you won't really know until you are near that stage anyway.

My wife's mother died from uterine cancer, when my wife was 7 and her brother 5. She was 54 years old. Part of the problem was having her children so late, but her health and heredity had much more to do with it.

Pregnancy in humans is always risky. The potential for damage is immense compared to other animals. Our upright frame combined with our large heads make a big difference.

Answer 5

20 to 30 is the correct age. After 35 the risk of complications in pregnancy and congenital anamolies in baby increase.

Answer 6

Over 35 the risk increases..but it seems to be a popular past time now into the 40's.

Answer 7

today is my birthday 39yrs old my children are sixteen, fourteen, eleven, two and four months, I had no problems but some people say i am too old to have had my youngest two, this is a heated question and you will find people who feel strongly either way I say stay in good shape, don't smoke, watch your weight, and you can have a baby when you are ready, don't worry, as a mom to five I feel you have lots of time but many may tell you different, it will only stress you out

Answer 8

At 35, the risk for miscarriage and complications goes way up, and spikes again at 40.

Answer 9

since my friends mom had her 3rd child at 40 and the baby had down-syndrome and the doctor said it was because of her age kind of scares me but at the same time my aunts have had lots of kids around 40 and have never had problems you should ask a doctor and your family about diseases that could poss. run in the family

Answer 10

From age 40 on, but pregnancy can be risky at any age for a woman.