at what AGE do you think its too old or late ....?

There are women into their 60s having babies these days, and possibly that is too old, but if you have the energy and stamina that is required to care for a newborn, then go for it! Although, the longer you wait the more risks are involved and the more chance your baby could have developmental problems (like Downs Syndrome).

I am a 19 year old girl and my mum had me when she was 38 and I love it! I think if a child is brought up in a loving and caring environment is does'nt matter what age the mum is! Would u rather have a child not knowing if your partner was ready? That would put immese preassure on your relationship and if you love him whats a couple of years to wait? Would you and your partner not want to make sure you are both ready together to do a great thing and bring a baby into the world that is wanted more than anything by both parents, if this is the case, knowing that both parents will commit 100% to the baby it will feel bloody great!!! Any you are still young think of all those people 10 years older than u that are having the same dilema - they are too late - YOU ARE NOT!!! Good Luck xxxxx

Well, I always wanted to have one child at some time in my 30's. My daughter was born when I was 31, which I thinks is a great age and I wouldn't have been ready any earlier. But now at 40 I feel past my baby birthing years. The 30's are an ideal time I think.

Deffo not before 25 and not after 40 in an ideal world.

I said if I don't have a kid before 35 I don't want one. I'm currently pregnant now 26 weeks and I'm 33 years old. So what I did was added 36+18 =54 I would be 54 when my child turns 18 if I had a kid pass 35 years of age.

After age 35, the risk of pregnancy complications goes up significantly. Biologically, this would be around the age that childbearing should cease. However, there are lots of women nowadays that have children up into their 40s, so it's really up to the individual and their own situation. Medical science has improved to help detect and correct problems in fetuses/newborns much earlier so childbearing is possible, though more difficult, past age 35.

My mother had me at 32. I'm 32 and 9 weeks pregnant. My sister in law had a baby at 39. Personally I think that under 28 is pushing it, and between 30 and 40 is perfect. My doctor also tells me that 40 for a first baby is the new trend.

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i think it is down to you to decide when the right time is for you. however i personally think that once you reach early forties it is too late, especially for the woman. i suppose medically it can happen at any age but nearly all the risk factors increase once you reach 35, so that is worth taking into consideration. I think alot of woman make the mistake of waiting till they are older before trying for kids, they want to follow their careers or be better off financially which is a good idea to a Certain extent, but friends of mine have fallen into this category and found out at mid 30s that they where having problems conceiving. good luck hope all goes well for you

I think after about 35 it starts getting risky. The chances of birth defects and mental retardation goes wayy up. Plus just raising children is alot of work and takes a lot of energy espcially if you have a special needs child.

I wouldn't have a baby at 45 but that to me is about as old as a person should be. You're going to be 65 when your child is 20. You still see them graduate, get married and maybe even a grandchild. My personal cutoff is 35.

i thik anything past 40 is kinda late. i mean at that age it would be hard to raise a child. people should think about the children before they go and have a kid at 50 or 60 years old. thats just crazy.