been talking to my mates and weve been talking about what age should you start having babys and stop im 35 i had my oldest at 15 19 21 22 and 29
what is to old what are the risks some of my mates have only just started there familys could i have some feed back plz
caz
RE: what age would you stop having babys
I think the boundaries are changing here. There is a lot of talk about not having babies into your 40s, but as they say women have been doing it for years. As medical advancements continue, I think we'll have a lot more women having kids into their 50s during our lifetimes, and living to see their grandkids and more!
My parents were 40 and 42 when they had me, unfortunately both died quite young, but I don't feel that I missed out in any way whatsoever having older parents, they had many years as a couple to enjoy socialising and career building, so really knew what they were letting themselves in for when they had my brother and myself.
When people live well into their 80s now, I don't see any adverse effects of later parenting, sometimes only advantages!
RE: what age would you stop having babys
I'm 38 and haven't started having babies yet. This is not necessarily through choice, I just haven't settled down properly with anyone yet, despite being married briefly 10 years ago. I have been seeing someone for 18 months who I'm sure I will be spending the rest of my life with. He's 44.
I certainly do want children and hope to start a family next year, although knowing that my Mum had various gynaecological problems does scare me somewhat. I'm obsessed with looking at ages of new mum's in the papers and magazine and seeing if they are older than me! I know I've got quite a few years yet to conceive although fitting that it with us both starting up new businesses is going to be hard work.
Sx
RE: what age would you stop having babys
Similar situation for myself I am 35 and not started a family yet, I have been in my relationship for 6 years and am sure it is the right one, following an earlier marriage. However, it just hasn't felt the right time and currently I am in the first year of running my business so financially its quite difficult.
Having said I still do feel there is pressure from other people and society, i.e. I am asked quite a lot when will I get married, do you not want children, to the point that it drive me mad!!!
As is I am a freak or something!
Ellie x