What age do you think is too old to have a baby?

United States
November 14, 2006 5:52pm CST
I hear all the time about 50 year old women having babies, do you think this is too old? What age do you think is too old to have a baby?
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@gittabest (1946)
• Iceland
14 Nov 06
I think when you are over 45 that's kind of late... Just my opinion :D
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• United States
15 Nov 06
i very much agree with u.................
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• United States
15 Nov 06
I agree but everyones different, it depends on the person maybe. Thank you for your comment :D
@baysmummy (1637)
• Australia
14 Nov 06
Yeah i think 50 is to old, You wouldnt be able to give the child all the attention that you would be able to when your younger and you would restricted with what you can do, As in alot of older parents find it hard to keep up with an active child i am 24 and even i find it hard to keep up with my 4 year old sometimes lol!
• United States
15 Nov 06
LOL. I strongly agree with you and what your saying. I'm 50 and I have a hard time keeping up with my two grandchildren and I don't even have them all the time LOL. Thank you for your comment :D
@LovingIt (5396)
• United States
15 Nov 06
I'm 50 and there is no way I could handle it. Physically I could but mentally, no!!! LOL. I have a cousin that had both of her children in her 40's however and she is doing great. I guess it's just different for everyone. Personally I'm glad I had mine young. My daughter had her's young as well, so I'm getting to enjoy my grandchildren who are the same age as my cousin's children and my cousin is my age!
• United States
20 Nov 06
LOL Thanks for your comment :D
@amsharma (1860)
• United States
15 Nov 06
I personally dont think women should have babies past the age of 40, and to me thats pushing it. Thats just my opinion though. I think once you hit that age, the risks to you and the baby are higher. Another thing is, think about how old the mother would be when the child is graduating from high school.
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• United States
20 Nov 06
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@ashutoshgl (1443)
• United States
14 Nov 06
holy god!!!!yes..t age at most is 36...
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• United States
15 Nov 06
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@Necie14 (96)
• United States
15 Nov 06
probably around 45ish
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• United States
20 Nov 06
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@kerryq2705 (8672)
• United States
14 Nov 06
I think anything over 45 is too late to have a baby. But I guess it all depends on the person.
• United States
15 Nov 06
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• India
15 Nov 06
Last age should be 40.
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• United States
20 Nov 06
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@tonebob (137)
• United States
15 Nov 06
hmm, good question. Let us ponder. *ponders for a moment* Obviously you're never too old to have a baby....you just shouldn't! I think 40 would actually be the limit for me....and that's pushing it. I just wouldn't want my kids to be that much younger than me..ya' know I don't want to die when they're in high school or something. You know what I mean? I sound mean....I'm not I swear!
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• United States
15 Nov 06
No you do not sound mean at all. I wouldn't want my kids that much younger than me either. I would like to see them have kids of their own. Thank you for your comment :D
@supersach (1523)
• India
15 Nov 06
Menopause starts among women around about the age 50 so if you are going to have babies at that time, I think it may lead to many complications. I think you need to consult the doctor about this.
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• United States
15 Nov 06
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@harish4u (1393)
• India
15 Nov 06
Yes it is.
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• United States
15 Nov 06
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@min1977 (51)
• Malaysia
15 Nov 06
i would say 35 would be the maximum based on my parent's experience. my dad was 40 when i was born and now i am 29 and he is 69. now, he is too old and weak to enjoy his future grandchild. also its unfair for the kids to have a generational gap that is too big in between them. there'll be much mis-understandings in all aspects and a source of strain in the parents and child's relationship. that's how i feel anyway.... ;)
• United States
15 Nov 06
I agree with what your saying. I think anywhere from 35-40 is the latest to have kids. Thank you for your comment :D