At what age do you consider to be a good age to become pregnant??? (planned)?

Question

i am 19 but very much older headed than most i have got 5 nephews and 1 neice who i have been involved with and am told i am very good with kids my parners who i love dearly is 22 and we are planning to try for a baby next year!!

Thank you for all the wonderful answers

Answer 1

I had my first baby at 20 , another at 21, another at 22, another at 24 then was with my now husband and had another at 29 and another at 32. we plan to have one more when i am 34. i am a very good mum now and proud of it - when i had my first i didn't have a clue but you find your feet and get on with it!!!! the time is right when you both feel that you are ready. you grow in confidence as you go along!!!! good luck!!!!

Answer 2

Its a very individual thing. Some will say 30, others younger, some older. You need to think what you want from life. A child is an incredible amount of work and its not 9 till 5. Its constant and often thankless and VERY expensive. If you have ambitions about a career or travel etc then do this before you have children. But if all you want is to become a parent and you feel you are mature and responsible enough to cope physically, mentally and financially then as long as you are old enough and ina stable relationship then anytime is good.

Answer 3

I think everyone is different and in different stages of life, all depends on your finances and maturity more than anything. I waited until after I was married, owned a house and could choose whether I wanted to work and be a mom, or when I had the baby I would be able to quit my job (if I desired). I happen to be only 22 and this baby was definatley planned. I wanted to be young enough to stay close with my kids and grandkids, but also stable emotionally and financially.
Good luck.
Toni Lynne - 3months pregnant with #1

Answer 4

Whenever you are emotionally/financially mature enough is the right age. It doesn't matter if you're married or not (marriage does not equal faithfulness & undying love) or whether you are over 30 or under. All that matters is that you know what you are getting into and that you feel you are ready for all the stress & joy a baby brings!!
(And don't listen to antiquated notions/uptight women about the right age/being married or not - only you know what's best for you!!)

Answer 5

Yeah 20 is a good age to start trying for a baby. I ahd my first when i was 19 an my 2nd when i was 21. I will be having my 3rd when im 23! Im 10 weeks preg an baby due nxt jan.

Answer 6

Good question....

I was 23 when I became pregnant...and our son wasn't planned...but you asked about the age of the woman...

At 23, I felt I was ready...I had college under my belt, years of partying with good friends, sleeping in late, spring break vacations, dating, enjoying life.....

But....

Even at 23, after my son was born...it was a shock. Most of my friends were unmarried and still "living up life". My son's biological father ran the other way and never came back, after being together for an entire year prior to the pregnancy. It was TOUGH. (I am now married to a wonderful man who is my son's REAL father....doesn't take sperm donation to become a true father!) I did complete my masters degree when my son was born...and with the help and support of my family, was able to graduate with high honors. I won't lie,...it was a rough road balancing everything.

So, with that said, I thought 23 was a great age...but now, I am thinking late 20s, even early 30s...once you are married, have a secure job, graduated from college...and have financial issues under your belt. I feel bad looking back and having to juggle motherhood, grad school and a job...I wish I could have sparred my little guy that stress....he obviously felt it when I felt it....

So, that is my two cents to your question!

Answer 7

It depends more on your level of maturity and circumstances than your age. I'm 20 and have a little girl who's 6 months. But I'm also married and we both have good jobs and a nice house. But then you see people in their late 30's still out getting drunk every night and crawling home at day break, can't keep a relationship going etc etc. It depends completely on the person! Only limit I would say is definately finished high school first!!!

Answer 8

Well first of all wat age r u? If u r 100% sure want to be pregnant with the partner u r with.. I would seriously think about other aspects of ur life e.g. work, family etc if u r 1000% ready for a baby then there is no good age to be pregnant but i would say the most popular ages are between 20-35...

Answer 9

anyone who says a certain age is a snob anyway, its not about the age or marriage, those things dont matter these days not in my eyes anyway. as long as you can provide for the baby and feel mature enough thats all that matters, where some girls can do that at 16 but some cant do that by 30, everyone is different. its up to you, dont let people make you think your age is an issue, 19 is fine and you sound like you have your head screwed on.

Answer 10

I'd say it's a personal thing, you'll know when youre ready, it's about financial planning and knowing you are at a stage in your personal developement that you could cope with the pressures that parenthood places upon you.... from birth onward for life.
I very much doubt that too many 16-25 year olds are ready for kids or for the demands thay place upon your life. ( or for the complete upheaval in your social life you will unergo).

Wait, but not for ever.