I was just wondering what other women think about this, also guys!!
Just TELL ME AN AGE RANGE and WHY???
2007-08-02 14:19:17 · 12 answers · asked by Naila 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I say mid-twenties to early thirties. That way, you have experienced life before as an adult, you still have the energy and joints to keep up, and when you are in your mid/late thirties, you can concentrate on the "big kid" stuff and your own career/dreams without sacrificing the kids time (they'll be old enough for school and their own activities). They'll be out of the house by the time you are 45-50, so you can go back to the "before children" fun! Plus you will be young enough to enjoy the grandchildren, and when you do need your children's help when you are older, you are less likely to burden them at the beginning of their own adulthood and raising babies. ( my biggest peeve about 45+ having babies!)
2007-08-02 15:02:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have two kids and am 25 and married. First was at 20 and second just before 23.
Between 18-25 is supposed to be the optimum time for your body to be pregnant and labour and delivery is usually much easier. Statistics show that majority of caeser's are on women older than this.
However, having kids young means that we have missed out on a lot of things other people get to experience in their 20's. And we will only be in our 40's and still able to travel and do what we want when the children are grown.
If I had my time over I would be wanting to fall pregnant and have children between 25-30 as this way I would be more financially secure and still young enough to run after them as even at 25 i feel exhausted all the time. I can't imagine what 40+ mothers feel like.
I congratulate them and admire their dedication and would never say they are too old to have babies. Everyone deserves the right no matter how old they are.
2007-08-02 22:44:40 · answer #2 · answered by Cindy; mum to 3 monkeys! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ideally, when you are ready. However, I wouldn't recommend waiting too long because your chances of becoming pregnant naturally decrease as you get older..hence, so many women relying on artificial methods. You also increase your chances of having a child with certain birth defects, rate of miscarriage is higher, it generally takes longer to get pregnant etc etc. I had my first at age 25 & am expecting my second in about a month, & I am 29. We would like a third (God-willing) & I'm hoping by age 31 or 32 that we will. This is my opinion. The risks of waiting too long are not worth it to me, however, it is up to the individual when they want to start a family. I just wouldn't count on it happening though, if you wait until your in your mid or late thirties to even start trying. BTW, we were as financially stable at age 25 as we are now, we own a home and I am able to stay home. So don't let people fool you into thinking it is better to be older for financial reasons.
2007-08-02 21:56:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well...ideally before 35 because for one, it's easier to get pregnant, and for two, there's a lower risk of birth defects.
Ideally after 25 because you will have been able to finish college and perhaps grad school or started a job (and I don't think anyone should get married before 25 anyway).
For some reason, I thought around the age of 30 was good. I had my daughter when I was 29. I'd been married 4 years. Seemed like a good time.
2007-08-02 21:52:53 · answer #4 · answered by Laura 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you feel ready. No true age range, but of course not too young(you want to be responsible and financially ready) and not too old(You want to be alive for the baby to graduate high school:]). But when you and your partner feel settled and are ready to care for another life besides your own.
2007-08-02 22:00:10 · answer #5 · answered by Jersey 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well from the medical point of view 16-23.... but that's generally frowned upon by society. I'm 26, so I missed that boat. Would like to start before I hit thirty, your fertility rate declines after that.
2007-08-02 21:30:59 · answer #6 · answered by Jenni 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when u are ready is the matter.. not worry about the age.. all is you feel ready then go for it... i am married and were pregnancy at the age of 19 year old.. now im 20 year old i just had my son on june 26th..
2007-08-02 21:50:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
anywhere between 20 and 40.... you must be financial ready and fully realize that you will now care for someone else 24/7... literally. its not easy- don't get pregnant just because you want a cute little baby.....
2007-08-02 21:30:32 · answer #8 · answered by Crystal B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd say after college, when you are married. Because you can get a great job, and you have someone to help support the baby with you.
2007-08-02 22:27:41 · answer #9 · answered by PrettySeaShell 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well i have 3 kids and one on the way and i got pregnant at 19,22,and27 and now i'm 31 with baby #4
2007-08-02 21:24:04 · answer #10 · answered by Wishmaster 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋