Is it safe to Get pregnant at the age of 34?

Question

My wife is 34 yrs old. she had two deleveries at the age of 23 and 25. but few yrs ago we lost the kids in accident. We wish to have baby again. Both of us are not operated for any birth control. Both of us physically fit.So is it safe for her to get pregnant at this age? Or will there be any complecations? What precautions to be taken?

Answer 1

Its very safe...look at all the celebrities having babies who are well over 34...and they are so many other woman who are not know such as I...I am 44 years old and I my doctor told me I am in excellent condition and there is nothing to worry about!  37 weeks pregnant

Answer 2

Yes, you should both be fine to start again. It is safe for her. Sorry to hear about your loss, how difficult for you both. It would be good for her to begin to take prenatal vitamins and minerals before she becomes pregnant. Increasing her protein intake is also important. More information for later moms on the site below. Best wishes, G

Answer 3

It's quite safe

Even older aged get pregnant with out any problem

Answer 4

well i'm 20 and have a son, he was not planned...but before i always wanted a baby when i was 35. i want another one possibly, but if i do i will wait until i'm that age. my aunt waited til she was 34 to have her FIRST baby..she has 2 and they are very healthy kids.

Answer 5

Actually there is no problem in getting pregnant at the age of 34 but before that let her to a scanning of her ovary to see that its working normal.  

Answer 6

do not forget to get expert advice --- consult a good gynocologist

Answer 7

My grandmother had her last child at 49.  I had mine at 37 and my husband was 42.  My obestrician showed concerns of having a child at our ages as older couples stand a better chance of giving birth to a Down-Sndrome baby than younger couples.  He suggested an amniocentesis but I opted not to have one as I knew I would accept whatever life dealt me.  I did have the baby 2 months early, but my other babies were 1 to 1 1/2 months early and I was much younger.  I just couldn't carry a baby full-term.  Many couples are waiting to have children at later time in their life and I think the majority of them have happy, healthy babies.  Talk to you doctor and he/she will tell you the likelihood of anything going wrong.

Answer 8

34 is certainly not too old; a friend of mine, well over 40, has had 2 kids recently (2 yrs apart).

Things to be careful about, however, is that sometimes an "older" (sorry) woman will have problems carrying the baby, and many need extensive resting time (on her back in bed) to keep from a miscarriage.

All in all, talk to your doctor, or better yet, a GY/OBN and discuss things.  

Go for it!! and Good Luck too!

Answer 9

I'm so sorry to hear about your other children. I don't think 34 is to old to have another child. I'm actually getting ready to turn 35 in 3 weeks and were trying for #4..I think it might wear a little more on your body then what it does in your 20's but that to me is a small price to pay to have a beautiful baby at the end. Good luck to you and God bless..

Answer 10

I'm am so sorry about your loss.

34 is not too old to have kids.....my Mum had me when I was 40 and I turned out alright.

Answer 11

usually childrens of well aged parents will be brilliant ..... i have seen many people whose father is 40 and mother is 37..yr when the child born ... be sure tat when pregnent regularly the growth of the baby

Answer 12

Age is no bar for having a child. You should have desire and conviction. Since you are not having a child now, it is safe to have a child now. Do not delay it. I have seen cases in earlier days during 50s and 60s when people had their child at the age of 50. No problems were encountered.

With the medical science more advanced now, there is very high medical facilities for a safe pregnancy and child birth.

The joy of having a child now will have more satisfaction in your married life

Answer 13

its safe, don't you worry.  Go make that baby right now!  :)

Answer 14

a woman is not even considered high risk until at least 35 so i wouldn't worry at all at this point.  most surrogacy programs take women up to 37 and i don't think they would do that if it was a huge risk...  but that is all i have to go by :)  gl...  i'm sorry about the accident *sends shivers just thinking it* but i'm so happy to hear that you have healed yourselves enough to want a child again...  God bless!!!

Answer 15

I had a child last year when I was 34. I'm so sorry about your loss.

Answer 16

I'm sorry for your loss.

She shouldn't have any trouble getting pregnant.  The older mothers get she may have a slightly higher risk for some genetic disorders such as Down's syndrome.  But 34 is still plenty young.  Its mostly when mothers are older than 40 that the risks go up dramatically.  But if she is healthy there is no reason why her pregnancy should be any more complicated than when she was younger.

Answer 17

It's safe to hae a child at that age.  It is still with in the recommended time frame to have a child.  My little sister was born when my mom was 34.  I was born when mom was 20 and my other sister was born when mom was 28.  no incidents with any of us.

Answer 18

my mo just had her baby and she is 34

Answer 19

Yes.

Answer 20

the most important thing is your mental prepration, if u both r mentally prepared to get a baby, then u must go ahead.. wish u all the best.

Getting a baby has no relation with age,  may be for some one but today science has developed so much that i have seen mothers in their 60's, and also seen cases where there is a problem even in 20's

Answer 21

The following article is for age 35 which your wife would be at time of birth.  Hope it answers your questions and concerns.

The Risks

As the average age at marriage rises in the U.S., so does the average age of new mothers. If you're an older mom, you're not alone. About 11 percent of babies born in the U.S. each year have moms over the age of 35. Recent studies, however, have shown that women who postpone childbearing do face some special risks.

Older mothers are more at risk for:

Infertility and miscarriage

Premature delivery and stillbirth

Gestational diabetes

Bleeding complications

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

Cesarean section

Chromosomal abnormalities in babies

Growth retardation in babies

Delivering twins, triplets, or other multiples

What Can You Do?

All women should monitor their reproductive health. If you are over age 35, following these guidelines will help ensure that you're in the best possible condition for your pregnancy:

1. Take prenatal vitamins containing 400 micrograms (0.4 milligrams) of the B vitamin folic acid before getting pregnant to help prevent neural tube birth defects such as spina bifida, a condition in which the tissue over the baby's spinal cord doesn't close.

2. Get regular health care. If you're planning to become pregnant, have a prepregnancy checkup.

3. Control any existing health problems such as high blood pressure or diabetes.

4. Lose weight if you're overweight. Women who are overweight when they get pregnant are more likely to develop problems during pregnancy.

5. Eat a variety of nutritious foods on a consistent basis.

6. Exercise regularly -- not intermittently.

7. Get enough sleep.

8. Make sure you're up to date on all immunizations.

9. Don't drink alcoholic beverages.

10. Don't use any illicit drugs.

11. Quit smoking before pregnancy.

12. Avoid or reduce stress.

The Benefits of Later-Age Motherhood

Although later-age pregnancy can put you at higher risk for a number of health complications, there are some positive aspects. As a potential older mother, you may be more mature, realistic, and dedicated to the idea of having a baby than would a very young mother. It is also likely that you have given great consideration to the changes a new baby will bring to your life, so you'll be better prepared to face the challenges and adjustments ahead.

Women should be aware of the risks associated with delayed childbearing so they can make informed decisions on when to start their families. And since about half of all pregnancies for women in the United States are unplanned, any woman who is capable of conceiving should follow guidelines to promote reproductive health.

Sources: March of Dimes; The Mayo Clinic Women's Healthsource

Source:

http://www.parents.com/getting-pregnant/...

Answer 22

I;m so sorry to hear about you loss. 34 is not too old for a pregnancy as long as she's healthy and takes care of herself.  

Answer 23

Yes; after all, I was born to a 31 year old mother, and 34 year old father.

Answer 24

My mom got pregnant with me when she was 35. I turned out ok. ;)

Yes it's fine.

Sorry to hear about your loss.