Is 41 to old to think about having a baby?

Question

If yes why?

Answer 1

I don't think it's too old as long as your emotionally and financially able . My mother in law had her daughter at 43 the child is now 9. I think the older you are you have more life skills and usually more patience to deal with a child and tend to have achieved a lot more out of life then someone is younger. A younger parent sometimes can feel like they have missed out as they are still trying to get somewhere in their career etc.

If you want a child I would say go for it ,my mother in law says she loves being an older mum. Your doctor will advice you of any risks involved and they have more tests available nowadays.

Answer 2

Being 41 may cause more risks involved with being preg and having a healthy baby. If u are not already preg i would suggest talking to ur doc and finding out what all the risks are of having a child at ur age. Ultimately u make the decision. Also i would consiser ur health as well and ur health in the near future. U should maybe want to get a full physical exam to make sure ur body is willing and able. 41 is not old by no means but even at any age... having a child is a big deal and also a great blessing. im sure u will make the right choice. good luck and God Bless

Answer 3

Not if you're healthy and can take on the raising of an active child. I have a very close friend who had a baby when she was 50, she is now the mother of a very happy, healthy and active five year old. And for those who keep bringing up the mother's age when the child graduates...When my mother was MY age (53) she was about 20 years OLDER. Older adults are healthier and more active nowadays. We work well into our late 70s and 80s...Take a look at Rock Stars, The Stones range in ages of 60 to almost 70 years, yet they are much better performers onstage than the pop groups who are in their twenties. And so WHAT if the mother isn't around to see her "grandchildren" there is NO guarantee there WILL be grandchildren to begin with. As long as there aren't any health risks for mother and baby then having a child at 41 is great! Go for it. yeah by the time the child graduates highschool the mother will be almost 60 years old...Mick Jagger and Keith Richards are 64...

Answer 4

i dont think so some might say yes because of all the health risk that come with it. the older one gets the more dangerous the birthing is and more birth defects can occur the older you get. and some might say yes bc one may think that you wont be able to keep up with the child when the baby gets into toddler years. They might think by the time they get into teenage years you will be even much more older and they might think that would be a strain on the relationship between you two. IF you want to have a baby and you are 41 just look into it and see what the risks are and if you can handle it go for it. i was not born until my dad was 43. he is 68 now. i am 25. We have a good relationship and he did lots of things with me when i was younger he took me hunting fishing camping and took me down the gun range and when my mom and dad took me to disney land he rode all the roller coasters with me and even went on tower of terror with me that was when i was about when i was in my teenage years.i think. He was there when i graduated high school he was very proud of me too. his age did not bother me at all. actually i did not really think about how old he is or anything like that. He did what any other young parent would do with there children just bc he was older did not mean he could not do stuff with me bc he always did stuff with me all the time. It is up too if you want to have a child my dad was fine. he kept up with me very well. My mom was a little younger when she had me but she is 53 now so she aint no young chick but she did the same things any young mom would do with me so my parents were fine even if they were not in there 20s or 30s when i was born.

Answer 5

No - if you are fit and healthy and believe you can hande the nappies, tantrums (all over again if its not your first time), give the child the time, security and love it deserves and needs, then there is no question about it. Also think ahead - would you rather retire sooner than later and with a child all of this gets altered. But at the same time, could you see yourself 20 years down the line with a grown up child and grandchildren, is that how you envisage your future, or being childless with nobody close to you to bring the happiness, the kind of happiness kids/ grandchildren bring. It really is down to the 'lifestyle' you want for yourself. Age certainly isn't an issue. Being in your 40s and becoming a parent is quite common these days. Now if you are in your 60s, thats a different question altogether. Go for it if you feel you have the energy.

Answer 6

I am 41 today and my daughter is 8 months old yesterday! What I learned after a few months of extreme anxiety is that the risk factors to your baby go from 98% chance to 96% chance of perfect health. Frankly I feel sorry for younger moms, not only do they miss out on extra ultrasounds but personally I'm wiser, calmer and more financially stable which make me a better mom. When she's 20 I'll only be 60 and I couldnt be happier!

Answer 7

No, 41 is a great age for your aunt to have a baby. She's probably smarter and more patient than she was when she had her older kids. She will be offered more tests and more likely to be under the care of an OB instead of a family doctor or midwife, as there are greater health risks for her and greater risks of the baby having genetic problems, but overall women over 40 do well having babies. Congratulations to your aunt!

Answer 8

I dont think its too old if you want to have a baby. My Grandads mother was 46 when she had him and that was 82 years ago. My partners mother was 42 when she had him and shes the youngest 70 yr old going. I think if you really want to have a baby then you should go and have one. 41 is no age now adays and by the time u are 80 people of ur age will be living to 90 easily. Dont do what other people think, u do what u want to do.

Answer 9

well, there are medical risks like downs syndrome and high blood pressure, but doctor test for these things. to be honest i don't think 41 is too old; my mother had my brother at 45 and they're both perfectly fine. as long as you are still able and have enough love to give it's a great idea. plus a lot more woman are having babies when they are over 35 so you are not alone. good luck

Answer 10

There are certain risk with being what the ob doctors call "advanced maternal age", but there are test that they like to have done during the pregnancy. Anyone over the age of 35 is considered in this category and you will be considered a high risk pregnancy. Good Luck.