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Having a Baby after Age 35

Is it okay to plan a baby after the age of 35

One of the main problems of planning a baby later in life is that of conception.  Since the woman's fertility decreases with age, it becomes difficult to get pregnant.  However, once the woman does get pregnant, the chance of the baby being born with Down's Syndrome or some other chromosomal defect increases.  In addition, the expectant mother could also develop high blood pressure (especially if overweight), diabetes, and other complications.
 

What are the chances of my baby getting Down's syndrome

The older you get, the greater risk you face of having a baby with Down's syndrome (characterized by mental retardation). This risk increases with the mother's age: 1 in 10,000 for 20-year-old mothers, 3 in 1000 for 35-year-old mothers, and 3 in 100 (3%) for 40-year-old mothers. 

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Name: anonymous
Country: India

i am trying for a second child from long but not able to conceive can sumbody help me and suggest appropriate measures i am 35
 
Name: pinky
Country: India

pls help me if anybody can sugest something realy good and greatful to all of u thank u
 
Name: pinky
Country: India

hi. im running with age 35 yrs. i had an abortion in oct 2011. now planning for baby , i did my seriel folliculr study in jan 12-jan 14-jan 18-jan 21 and jan 25 as per this study my ovuation days was 19 to 20 th day after my dates. n my husband with low sperm count. and this month i missed my periods . i did hpt test which shows -ve . what can be reason im taking medicine from cmc hospital bangalore .
 
Name: patel
Country: India

my right fellopian tube is removed.beacuse it was a actopic pregnancy.now i have two daughter.i want really a boy.is it possible?
 
Name: Lisa Love
Country: Canada

i am 38 turning 39 in october...currently 10 weeks pregnant but worried because of my age. i really want this one! pray, pray, pray
 
Name: janette
Country: United Kingdom

had 3 babies with ex husband ages 12,18,25 now with new partner of 3 years and after two miscarriages am pregnant again at age of 43 hope this one stays this time,age is just a number if your healthy go for it.
 
Name: janette
Country: United Kingdom

had 3 babies with ex husband ages 12,18,25 now with new partner of 3 years and after two miscarriages am pregnant again at age of 43 hope this one stays this time,age is just a number if your healthy go for it.
 
Name: Lee
Country: U.S.A.

hello ladies, i am a 37 year old woman who has 2 highschooler's and i just met this wonderful man who wants to have another child, i am apprehensive due to my children being almost grown, i want to join our union but am scared of being a mom again, i solict your prayers for god to help me get ready for mother hood once again. 6 months pregnant, after trying over 6yrs to have a child,,,be blessed
 
Name: Lee
Country: U.S.A.

hello ladies, i am a 37 year old woman who has 2 highschooler's and i just met this wonderful man who wants to have another child, i am apprehensive due to my children being almost grown, i want to join our union but am scared of being a mom again, i solict your prayers for god to help me get ready for mother hood once again. 6 months pregnant, after trying over 6yrs to have a child,,,be blessed
 
Name: Sharon
Country: U.S.A.

i had my first baby at 38, i had just turned 38 two weeks before my healthy beautiful baby girl was born she is now 5 and i would love to have another baby but i am 43 now-i think that i can do this-i am in good health and i love children-just got a late start trying to wait for the man of my dreams to marry -doesnt always happen the way we plan it but children are a blessing from the lord and i believe that he will protect us as mothers whether we are married or not. i feel inspired -we only have one life to live-enjoy it and do some of the things that truly make you happy.
 
Name: marion
Country: Canada

i am 37 and on my 3rd child.i am scared of the articles i have read about having a baby with down's. according to the test my second child had 1in 244 chance of having down's. the doctor wanted me to abort him. i could never have forgiven myself because my son is perfectly health. i am always told that god would never give you anymore than one can handle. it does take a special person to handle a child with special needs, no matter what the special needs are. regardless children with special needs need to be loved just as much as a child without special needs.i am one of many expecting mother's out there who is worried about the risks. as i tell myself think positive. it all will work out in the end.
 
Name: JR
Country: U.S.A.

i ahve my first son at 34 and he was 5 weeks premature, but overall healthy. i had my next son at 36 and he was 3 weeks early but again, overall healthy. those of you in your 30's shouldn't have any problems as long as you are fairly healthy. i'd just say, stay away from all of the "scare" tests they want you to do. it can ruin a very exciting time in your life.
 
Name: Jewel
Country: U.S.A.

i am 38(soon to be 39) and my husband and i have been trying to conceive for probably 2years (not consistenly though, but we've never used contraception) i have to believe that if you take care of your body (both male and female) you can have a healthy baby at any age, so we're gonna keep trying until we're blessed with our baby. good luck to everyone who is trying!
 
Name: Nickie
Country: United Kingdom

i am 39 and have been married for 3 months to my 2nd husband who is 26, i am now 11 wks pregnant. i have 2 children from my previous marriage aged 14 & 11, i tried for 2 years to get pregnant with my 11 year old and took clomid tablets to help. i was on the contraceptive injection this time and got pregnant after one normal period. we both drank and i smoke but still it happened. i am so happy we are able to have a child together. i am going to have an amnio just to check but this site has really made me feel better.
 
Name: Chinwe Nwafor
Country: Nigeria

i am 41 now but last year, i had a miscarriage. what do i do to get pregnant fast. please advise.
 
Name: Bouchra
Country: U.S.A.

i am 37 years old,i have 2 beautiful girls,i am trying to get pregnant .
 
Name: anna
Country: India

am 35 and planning to have a kid at the end of thsi year. i get normal periods and have them every month. hope i will not have any problems concieving. pls suggest.
 
Name: kay kay
Country: Jamaica

i am 31 has four children get my tubes tied do you think tube reversal will allow me to have a child for my husband
 
Name: mee
Country: India

im 40 7weeks pregnant . i conceived unexpectedly but now i want this child but still not mentally prepared n confused . please pray for me.
 
Name: Lisa
Country: U.S.A.

i have an 11 year old son. single. still waiting for the right man. would love to have more children. i am 31 years old. what are my chances on conceving a baby in my 30's ? is being in your 30's a high risk? is it true your only have 33% chance when you are 35?
 
Name: CHANCES
Country: U.S.A.

having a baby between the ages 35-39 is considered high risk. but more and more women are choosing this option. with early prenatal care the chances of having a premature or sick child are very low.i say go for it if you are lucky enough to even get pregnant in the first place. however, if you are 40 and above you might want to really weigh your odds and be ready to deal with the outcome-- good or bad
 
Name: Ticking Clock
Country: U.S.A.

i lost a baby due to incompetant cervix at age 36. after 3 months of clomid and artificial insemination with my husband sperm i got pregnant and had to have a cerclage and delivered a healthy baby boy at age 38. now im 2 months pregnant at age 39. and this one is due to be born just before my 40th birthday. this child will be my last. to risky to have anymore at my age.
 
Name: rina
Country: India

i am 38 years old is it too lat to have a baby.
 
Name: sarah
Country: Canada

i am 43 and i have health problems i have bad bladder i cant work and i have sergeries and i just met a guy and he has 3 teenagers, i have no kids but i want one of my own is it ok i been trying for 5 months and i still not prengnant
 
Name: Exploring
Country: U.S.A.

i just turned 49, single again, no children. thought about adopting and hadn't considered having my own children for a while. i am considering it, but i am fearful of the risks. any feedback?


 

 
 
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