Should women continue to give birth to babies, in their 40's, 50's, 60's or older?

Question

A 60 year old New Jersey woman, has given birth to twin boys perhaps making her the oldest in the country, to do so she has a 33 year old son, a 29 year old daughter and a 6 year old son.

Answer 1

I don't think it is my decision.

Answer 2

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Well if woman is healthy and by giving birth to child, she has no harm for her life so she can give birth a child irrespective whether she is 40, 50 or 60 years old.

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Answer 3

Personally I think a woman can continue to give birth to babies as long as she can do it without any medical intervention. If a woman in her 50s or 60s uses medical help, that is just wrong.

Answer 4

Most women whom you hear about that give birth later in life do not do so naturally. Generally, even if a woman has not yet reached menopause, her egg count is down so low that she cannot naturally get pregnant. Women that do get pregnant later are also putting their children at risk for disorders such as down syndrome. However, many young people are putting their children at risk for disorders as well. It is dangerous and often unnatural for women to give birth later in life. But can you blame them for wanting children? (By the way, when I say later in life, I am not inferring that these women are old. New studies show that women are most fertile between the ages of 16-24, and that is all I refer to when I say "later.")

Answer 5

I think you should give birth when you are old enough to earn money and run around for your baby. I don't think someone should be old, on their pension, and look like within ten years they will need looking after themselves. And you dont want to be too young, because you will want your life back, and not dedicate your time to raising money for the baby, but dedicate it to yourself. Just be a fit adult 20+ and be able to run around for yourself and your baby, without worrying about illness, or whats going to happen if you can't take care of it anymore.

Answer 6

It is a sad story to me - I wonder if they even thought of the hardship it would cause their children to have geriatric parents. It is cruel really - I have friends whose parents were in their mid-late 50's and they had no time or energy for their kids. The kids were like accessories. This is one of those cases where people need to be licensed to have kids. Unfortunately this type of trend is bound to continue and i feel sorry for the children who will be left as teens to diaper their parents.

Answer 7

40's - definitely - still young enough to see their children through marriage/grandchildren or careers

50's - maybe - kinda pushing it tobe around and able to enjoy the accomplishments of the kids

60's - no - enjoy the grandkids - now, I know you don't have a foot in the grave yet, but how can you keep up with your high school freshman and the active lives of kids today when your 75

Answer 8

My grandma gave birth to my mom when she was 44 years old. She had a 20 year old and a 13 year old at the time. My grandma is is now 92 years old. It was nobodys business then, so why would it be now?

Answer 9

If a woman wants children and is able to have them, I'm not against it. However, if you plan to have kids late in life, you should make provisions for your children so they will be cared for once you die. You are more likely to leave minor children behind and they will need relatives and/or godparents to take them in.

Answer 10

Yes

Answer 11

Babies in their 40's, 50's, 60's?

(That's what it sounds like.)