I'm 39, have two children. Is it dangerous to conceive at this age. I want to have one child. I'm healthy. Can you pls advise me whether it's dangerous for my health? Thanks in advance.
2007-02-21 16:46:34 · 4 answers · asked by ABC 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
Your risk of birth defect is very high. I don't think women should have babies after 35. When your child is 20 your gonna be nearly 60. Beside that you can be a young 40yr old or an old one. If you are aging badly it's not fair to the child but if your 40 with the energy levels of a 25year old go for it.
The childs best interest should come first. How do your other kids feel??
2007-02-21 16:58:38 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
At 39, the risk of birth defects and pregnancy complications is higher than for a younger woman. There's no guarantee that this will be the case, but it's likely that your pregnancy will be more closely monitored and that there will be more tests-amniocentisis, for example. You may also have a more difficult time concieving-fertility drops quite dramatically after age 35 for most women. Speak to your doctor or health care provider, and let him or her guide you with this decision.
2007-02-22 02:22:43 · answer #2 · answered by Erika G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my mom conceived at the age of 37, they treated her as a high risk pregnancy because of her age. There is a higher chance of birth defects. But if you are healthy, women older than you have healthy babies all the time. Good luck.
2007-02-22 00:52:36 · answer #3 · answered by Jenn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was 38 when I had my last child,ya it is a risk,but have to be healthy and try to eat right and not stress so much. shes healthy but had to have an emergency c-section.
2007-02-22 00:56:06 · answer #4 · answered by chocolatehearts 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋