What is a good age to get pregnant?

Question

What is a good age to get pregnant?

Answer 1

I would say not a specific age but older than 18 and younger than 35.  At least that's what i have read is the safest for the baby and complications.  Also you should be financially and physically ready.

Answer 2

Whenever you want as long as you are not a kid to raise another kid.

Answer 3

The good age to become pregnant is when you know you can already handle the responsibility of bringing up a child. When you are financially and emotionally ready for such a commitment. My sister became pregnant when she was already 23. I may say that she's not yet ready but she knows that she can handle being a mom. You do not have to be 100% ready as this will never happen. You just have to be prepared for the new challenge that you will be facing. Also, if you are 25+, this age might be a good time to start a family when you and your partner know what you are doing and is prepared to give up the "single" life where "you" comes first.

Just remember that getting pregnant will make you a parent which is a very big responsibility and yet, the most rewarding of all..

Answer 4

You really can not pin point a " good age " to get pregnant . It is up to the individual - whether they are stable and can handle the responsibility of raising a child .

I REALLY take offense to people that put over a certain age is not good " physically " - that would be me at 42 saying a 20 yr old is not capable of raising a child . I understand the complications issues and etc BUT in most cases there are no complications if you have a baby over 35 yrs of age .

I'm going from my experience - I had my 1st at 33 and glad I waited - my husband and I were financially stable , had a house , plus mentally ready .

I am 42 and will give birth in 18 days :) . I have been married for 18 yrs and still stable in the areas that I said above. I have more energy than most 20 yr olds PLUS my baby is HEALTHY and have had only one minor complication WHICH has NOTHING to do with my age . I am NOT your typical woman in her 40's and take very good care of myself ( I'm a Personal Trainer and also compete ) , Oh to add one more thing my Dr. has stated several times I'm her model patient :)  

So this all being said the only one that can decide what a good age is , is that individual . Plus before anyone passes judgment they really need to look at their own situation . I realize this is the internet and everyone has their own opinion .            

Answer 5

i dont think that is the big question you should be asking...

i think you need to ask yourself, are you ready to spend over $600 in daycare...  Are you ready to be a parent?  Are you ready to discipline for the rest of your life,  Is your mate ready?  Is your mate ready to make a life long commitment and bring a child into the world that will constantly need both of you.  Are you ready to deal with teachers, doctors visits , $5000 a pop to pay for medical bills, do you have benefits.  Do you have INSURANCE?  A home? a car? a job? a spouse? a crib??? Are you prepared to stay up at all hours of the night feeding a baby and calming their cries?  Are you prepared for the worst that can happen financially, emotionally?  Are you prepared to be a single parent overnite when your partner gives up?  These are the questions you should consider.  Age is irrelivant.. its the money, honey.  its the commitment.  its the healthy relationship and strength of your mate.  Its the doing for others and denying yourself on a daily basis.  Its the carpooling, the chores, the sleepless nights.. the sweet kisses and hugs of your child.. the screaming and messes.. its the making sure you are not too negligent or too abusive  its the making sure you are raising them up right... its the deciding between you money for diapers or food.  are you emotionally, spirituallly, physically, financially prepared???  if not.. choose wisely.  get with a church and they can help you prepare for all these things.  i will pray for you.

Answer 6

There is no right age for becoming pregnant. It depends on your situation. A good time would be when you are in a good relationship, both want a baby, financially stable to support a baby, have a good home and feel ready to be pregnant.  

Answer 7

Wheneva you feel ready and you can give the baby a good life! XX

Answer 8

whenever u feel u are ready... there is no age limit is the way i see it so if u feel ready then go for it. Don't worry wat everyone else will think except ur bf if u are ready then go for it and if ur not then wait till u r.

Good luck

Answer 9

65, then you can enjoy all the fun years, but check out before they hit their teens and ruin everything.

Answer 10

age 20 and up

Answer 11

I don't think there really is a good age. Physically the best age is between 20 and 27 (+ or - 1 year).

36 years and older (for the woman) is physically not a good age. Then there are more risks for the baby.

More important then age is the situation. You will need a steady, good relationship, a house, and you will need enough money to support a child, and a healthy mind will certainly help!

Answer 12

i got pregnant at 20 - unplanned, but i miscarried. but i felt once i knew i was pregnant i could be ready to be a parent.

i then got pregnant again at 22, delivered at 23. and i dont feel like i have missed anything, i enjoy being a mummy and my daughter is the most important thing in my life.

Answer 13

theres no 'good' age. whenever you feel financially and physically ready to have a child

Answer 14

i would say between 20 and 27, where you are an adult but still young enough to be able to play with your child and have a lot of fun and happy memories.  

Answer 15

I would also say 25 to 30 because you want to live your life out. You should be albe to go away with friends and have fun. I definilty think this is the right age. I don't think over 40

Answer 16

no age really. just when ur financially ready

Answer 17

When you're in a good stable relationship, bringing in a reliable income, and when you are mature enough to realise the baby comes first, not cigarettes or alcohol

I have a cousin who had her first baby at 21 and is a wonderful mom. I honestly look up to her as to how I want my kids to be raised

I have brother in law who is 28, and is 6 months behind on rent and is getting himself, his wife and his baby girl kicked out of home...yet somehow he still can buy his cigarettes and alcohol every night. He can't afford to buy diapers yet he is at the pub every night

So in my experience I believe there is no age limit. Some 18 year olds can be more ready than some 30 year olds, and vica versa. People do not automatically become ready once they e.g. hit their 25th birthday

For me personally, I am looking to have kids around 25-26 which is another 2-3 years away for me yet. I do feel ready now though, but I am only just graduating so I feel its best to work a few years first and get some experience. Thats only for me personally, yet everyone's life situations and maturity levels are different

Answer 18

Im 21 and i think this is a good age, not too young and not too old!!!

Answer 19

I'd say when you are some what financially ready.  (Not going to say fully financially ready.) If you go by that. .  then you'll never have a baby.

No one is 100% financially stable.   I'd say if you are in your 20's and in a stable relationship.  Go for it.