How old do you think is too hold to have kids?

Question

I'm 26 and lots of people I know have kids already.I don't have a career yet and want to have that first before I have any.

Answer 1

I think by 40. My mom stopped having kids at 40 (of course she had 8 already but still).

Answer 2

I think late 30s is too old for women to have children. 40 for men.

Answer 3

I'm sorry, I don't mean to be rude, but that is something of an un-thought-out question. The answer to that will depend on the individual having the baby. My wife was almost 40 when she had our daughter. We still feel quite young and more than able to raise this child. The question is too broad in nature, and does not consider the dichotomy between biology and social structure.

Answer 4

Find a job and then get busy. 26 is a good age your not to old your not to young

Answer 5

I think too old is mid thirties.  People who tell you anything around 40 don't tell you that the chances of getting pregnant at 40 years old are only 10% and that is with IVF.  Of the 10% of mothers pregnant at or older than age 40, 50% end in miscarriage.  So that means 5% of women at or older than age 40 have children  and 50% of them have learning disabilities.  Meaning only 2.5% of women at or older than age 40 have healthy children.  So its pretty slim odds, and very selfish.  2 out of 100 mothers age 40 or over have a healthy child.  98 out of 100 mothers over 40 do not have a healthy child.  For women over 40 90% of their eggs are abnormal.  The chances of conceiving at age 45 are 1%.  I agree that many women aged 40 something are physically fit, and more than capable of keeping up, however there is nothing they can do about there old eggs.  Eggs start to deteriorate before the age of 30.  Donor eggs are something different.  Many 40+ women who use donor eggs have good outcomes.

Answer 6

My mom had her last baby at 42 and being older hasn't slwoed her down at all. I dont' think age should be a factor as long as the woman can handle the stress, which my mom has done an awesome job at!

Answer 7

I think 30 is the cut-off.  However, I could push it to 35.

Answer 8

having a child at any age is a risk i believe that god did not put an age limit to having kids who is to stay that at 20 you will have more enery to run around with your kids than at 40 it all about being fit age have nothing to do with it

Answer 9

I don't think there is an age limit as to when you are too old to have kids.  As long as you are healthy, stable, aware of the risks at any age, then I don't see an issue.  It may be more difficult for women above 35 to produce children the way a 20 something can, but it doesn't mean they should stop try if that's what they want.  

Anyways, as I said I don't think there is a limit and people are going to have their opinions based on their own experiences, knowledge and what they may have seen, so your best bet is to start have kids when you feel you are ready no matter what age you are.  Don't think about the age thing, think about when you are fully ready and just keep yourself heathy and find out the risks and all that, then do what you want.

Answer 10

It is a good idea to have your life set first..and by that I mean..career wise..So you dont have to be struggling financially..

Answer 11

Do not worry

Have your career

After 35, you are at more risk a high risk pregnancy

People have healty pregnancy and Babies well into there 40's

I went to college with someone that her mom got married at 22.  When she hit 40, she decided that a child will not happen

When her mom was 44, she got pregnant

26, you still have 10 years to worry about being to old

Answer 12

No age it too old.  I had my first at 28.  I wouldn't have minded waiting till later.  For biological kids, 40 is getting older for women because of the risks associated with it.  For men, there is no age limit.  I don't see any problems with older couples adopting children as well.

I think you are right to get your career started first - I don't know how I would have been able to start a career with children or even afford to provide for them...

Answer 13

my hubby has a kid at 53. we came along late in his life - yes he is super tired but he gets a lot of pleasure and runs 2 hrs a day - being fit and healthy does help!

he has finished his career and is devoting full time to beign a great father.

i had our kid at 29. now in my thirties im  just blooming in my career.

its better than having both of us stressed out with work.

Answer 14

I would say after 35 because of the risks.

Answer 15

I've heard that pregnancy in women over 35 is usually considered high risk. I'm pretty sure a majority of women stop having kids in their late 30's. But every woman's body is different so it's really up to you. Maybe also consult your doctor for advice since he or she is familiar with your health history. And i don't blame you for wanting a career first. I'm currently trying to do the same. My husband and I barely get by on his salary so there is no way we can afford kids without me working and saving up a bit first.

Answer 16

i think by your mid 30's you shouldn't have kids....

Answer 17

32 is probably a good limit. 30 is ideal.

Answer 18

When you can no longer able run after them....which is usually around your late thirties. Then again... I have a girlfriend who is 44yrs and had a baby last year. Looking at her and seeing how much energy she has, you would have NO IDEA she was in her mid 40s. Another lady down the street at a baby  boy at 41yrs and he's now 5yrs. He plays with my 4yr son and I never send them back to her house to play because she doesn't have the energy to watch them.

Best Wishes =]

Answer 19

I think it's nuts to have your career than have your babies if you haven't started yet. What if you wait until 30-35 and can't have kids? The older you are, the riskier it is. I had all of mine in my 20's, then started my career after they were all in school. Best decision I could have made - my husband agrees!