How old is to old to have kids?

Question

I mean like with not many birth defects

Answer 1

The age of 40 seems to be the magic number when all birth defects inherent due to age tend to take a huge jump upward though I've known several great moms who started late and have healthy well adjusted kids with no birth defects.

Answer 2

Even if we don't want to hear it, anyone of us always has a chance of having a child with birth defects. Studies show women in the 60's having babies, and not many defects. I've also heard 40 is just about the break off year. I think as long as you are happy and you truly want to bring a baby into your life, you'll take what you are given and you will love it more than anything. Only do what you can handle:)

Answer 3

The birth defect rate starts increasing at about 35, but more dramatically at 40. This is why they offer women over 35 the option to have the CVS test, an invasive test that tests for certain genetic defects such as Downs. Some birth defects, like spina bifida, are not age related.

Answer 4

Actually, age doesn't matter it's more of the genes involved. There are people in their twenties who have babies with birth defects.
At one time it was believed that if a woman had a baby after the age of thirty-five her chances increased of having a baby with a birth defect. However with more and more women having there children later it's been proven more of a wives tale.
The percentage is about the same.

Answer 5

Well, I can personally say 35 is not too old. My son is perfect. One of my friends was 39, no problems. My husbands grandmother was 45 or 46 when she gave birth to her forth child and there was no defects. I don't think that age is what you should worry about as far as birth defects go, as long as you take care of yourself.

Answer 6

Talk to an ob/gyn about this. I do know that the older you are the more chances that your baby will have a birth defect. Consider trying to adopt a child if you are worried.

But remember that anyone can have a baby with birth defects, not just older women.

Answer 7

There is an increased risk for having children with a chromosome condition starting in the late 30s. However, it's important to realize that there is a greater chance that the child would be fine.
It's recommended that anyone who will be 35 or older at the time of delivery see a genetic counselor to discuss the risk and testing that is available which can provide more information on personal chances.

Answer 8

There are 2 answers to this question. The first one is whatever age a woman gets to where she says that she feels that she is too old to have a child. The 2nd answer is whatever age a woman is no longer able to have children due to menopause. In this day and age theres so many women having kids over age 35, which used to be the age where a pregnancy was considered to be a high risk.

Answer 9

Well, I have a beautiful as close to perfect as you can get son. I had him when I was 36. I work with a woman who had a defect-free child when she was 42.
BTW, you realize defects can happen at any age.
When they call a pregnancy high-risk over 35, the risk is primarily to the mother.

Answer 10

In general age isn't the biggest factor... but past 42 or 43 is really pushing it, however that doesn't mean you can't go for it! And whoever said "over 35 is a high risk.."; that's not true at all.