Is 21 years a good age to get pregnant? Is is too young too old?

Question

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I am only 19 right now....all of a sudden though I have a ton of friends that are like 18 and they are having children! I think its pretty young too! I was just asking because in another two-three years when I actually want a baby I dont want to feel old just becuase all these other people have three year olds!! By the way, I have been married for almost one year.....so when I am 21 I will have my bachelor degree and since my hubby is in active duty...we will be financially stable because we are right now!

Answer 1

im 22 got pregnant at 21 due July 9th with a girl i cant wait! i think the younger (not too young tho) the easier to be active with the child loose the weight and over all be alot happier and healthier as opposed to being 35 having a baby

Answer 2

My wife was 19 and I was 21 when we got married but that was normal in 1974. Didnt have our first child till she was 23 and I was 25. Waited another 9 years and adopted a girl. Life's been great for us and I wish you the same.

Seems like people are waiting longer to marry and have kids and that is a personal choice. However, if we had had our two children closer together, our semi-retirement now would probably be better and possibly a full retirement. I have no regrets how life turned out and I am about the most blessed but undeserving person there is. Guess I just got lucky or God's a sucker for losers like me.

Answer 3

I think 21 is a good age if you are ready for a baby. I'm 24 and it's only in the last year that I have thought about wanting a baby and that I could cope with one even though I have worked with babies for a few years.

These days most girls either have babies before 18 or they wait until their mid 30's, both are more hazardous then having a baby in your 20's and early 30's.

In our parent's and Grandparents generation most girls were married between 18 and 25, with the first child being born 1 - 2 years later, my mum was 23 at marriage and 26 having the first baby, nan was 23 marrying and 24 having her first, great-nan married at 22ish and first child was born within 6 months. My cousin was 21 when his son was born and loves the baby to bits, how he copes with a screaming baby in the middle of the night eludes me, I baby sat for 48 hours including 2 full nights and ended up hardly sleeping (my mum said it's because the baby isn't mine that I was more on edge than I would be if the child was mind).

Answer 4

I got married when I was 19 years old and had my first baby boy 13 months later. Since, I've had another baby boy, and a baby girl. I'm 26 and my kids are 6, 3,and 1(all Army babies), which is absolutely perfect for me.

It's a really personal matter for you an your husband to decide. To let someone tell you "you better have kids now," or "you're too young, wait til your 25" is just silly.

You'll know when you're ready, and it will be the perfect time for YOU. Good Luck!

Answer 5

I don't think there is an specific age when a woman is at the right age to have children. I think it is when you are ready to face the responsibility of caring for another life. When you are mature enough to balance being a mother a woman and a wife all together. It would be unfair for the child and for your husband or partner in life if you can't balance all this responsibilities. A woman must understand that once you decide to be a mother, there is no turning back. I hope this would clear up questions you have about getting pregnant.

Answer 6

I was 20 when I got pregnant and Im now 21. My daughter is the best thing that has ever happened to me but I am married and my hubby is 10 years older than me and has a good salary that allows me to stay home with our little girl. I dont think its about age but about maturity. Having a child is a life changing thing. Its your decision my mom had me at 15 so Im just grateful I was at least 21.

Answer 7

I was 20 when I got pregnant. I am 21 and delivered my beautiful baby daughter a couple of weeks ago. Its the BEST thing that has ever happened to me. I think it depends on your maturity more than age. Some women can be ready for a baby at a young age and others probably should wait longer. There are a lot of things you will probably have to "sacrifice" as it will be the biggest responsibility of your life.

Answer 8

I honestly do not believe that there is a wrong or a right time to get pregnant. Do not believe in that whole "you have your whole life to get pregnant." My husband and I were married for 7 years before we started trying to get pregnant. It didn't happen as easily as people say that it would happen. I found out I was infertile. It was a real bummer. After trying for over a year and a half (one miscarriage), I successfully became pregnant and my daughter is now 2 years old. I consider myself extremely lucky because I know of a lot of women out there that have tried longer than I have and still cannot get pregnant. Their ages range from late twenties to early forties. I will be turning 32 pretty soon.

Get pregnant when you think it's right to get pregnant.

Answer 9

I waited till I was 32 to start having kids. I am so glad that I did. The only thing that I'm running into now, is that all my friends are becoming grandparents! I'm 48 now! But having all of my 20s to do whatever I wanted. Not having to worry about babysitters, and having to stay up all night with a sick kid. Although the elasticity in your skin is better when you're younger.

Answer 10

I think that it's too young to get pregnant by that age as the child will takes up all your time and you won't have the time to enjoy your life. 25 years old is a better age of getting a child.