I am a 25 year old married woman. I have no ...

Hi,

Hi,

I don't think 30 is too old to have kids.  I was 31 when I had twins.  There were no problems with my labor, delivery or babies.  It is true,  that around or after age 35,  there are higher risks of birth defects, etc.,  but 25 is still very young.  I say enjoy your youth while you can.  Enjoy your husband and spend as much time together as possible.  Travel if you can.  When you're ready for kids,  life changes and you will be much more limited in the things you will be able to do.  One thing about fertility that most people don't know is that sometimes when a woman gets older (usually 35 and up),  she has a higher chance of releasing 2 eggs at the same time,  which can result in double blessings.  (That's what happened to me.)  Have kids when you and your partner feel you're ready.  Good luck!

No I wouldn't say it'd be too late. Forty would be too late, but I admit there are a few risks involved. Just as there would be risks involved of having a child under the age of 16, but if you tried to have a child at 30 there is a possibility of ovary problems taking their toll and also the child would most likely be born at 9 months or longer. Yes there are risks in getting pregnant at thirty, but about as many of getting pregnant period.

I think that in the end, it is all up to you.  You should have children when you feel ready and when you know that you'll be a good parent.  You and your partner should make the decision together, and there's really no rush.  Yes, it is true that more complications can arise if you have children later in life... however, the difference between 25 and early 30's really isn't that great.  You have time, so don't worry.  It can be harder, fertility wise, to have children as time passes, but again, a few years from now, you'll be fine. 

It's too late when you say it's too late.  Everyone is right it is up to you and no one should tell you when.  I have a sister that had both of her kids before age 20...she grew up with them, sort of.  They had times of living in a camper because of finances.  I have other family members that waited until they were in their 30's and were more financially stable and more mature themselves thus better able to cope.  I haven't had any yet, though I plan to adopt some day, and I'm 42.  My aunt that raised me was 53 when I was born.  She did just fine as a mother. 

The issue of health and fertility is for you to discuss with your doctor.  Even if I didn't desire to adopt, physically I should simply because of my health issues.  Each person is different. 

The most important thing to consider is are you ready because if you have a child before your ready it can cause problems that are more than physical.  A good thing to do so that you can increase your ability to carry a healthy baby later on is to do what you can now to remain healthy...exercise and good diet.  When you are ready to try to conceive talk to the doctor about taking folic acid. 

It wouldnt be too late for u to have kids..emphasis on too late..in our 20's our bodies are natrualy ripe and therefor more favourable..its true that the older we are the more risky or complicated it becomes as with all other health issues but it really should be rated on a individual basis and not in general that it would be risky for all women at a certain age. The question that should be answered is are you emotionaly ready to have kids at a desired age..are you ready to commit to raising kids at your age..or when do you feel that you are ready to take up such a huge responsibility..your body would be ready when you are mentally ready..take your time 39 is a good cut off age,in my opinion..have fun

I do hear of problems some people have had who waited until their 30's to have children.  If you want children I don't think you should wait too much longer.

I do hear of problems some people have had who waited until their 30's to have children.  If you want children I don't think you should wait too much longer.