is she to old?

United States
March 22, 2007 12:01pm CST
my brother is 25 and his girlfriend is 36 they've been dating for about 3 years now and are planning on getting married and having children. do you think his girlfriend has a higher risk of having a baby with birth defects because of her age?
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@twils2 (1812)
• United States
22 Mar 07
I personally believe that everybody should wait until there thirties to have kids. There would be a lot less irresponsible parents out the if everybody waited until they grew up. As far as the age thing well, my wife is twelve years older than I am and were just fine.
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@Sicantik (706)
22 Mar 07
AS far as I know women in late 30 has higher risk of having a baby with birth defects. But My friend had her first baby when she was 39 and the baby is healthy. Of course she had to do more test then I was when I was having my first baby (I was 27 then)but I think it wort a try. If your brother and his girl friend would like to have a baby they should do it sooner rather than later.
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@decimus785 (1419)
• Aruba
22 Mar 07
I dont think she's too old for him,when your brother is 34 she'll be 45 and i think the age wont matter anymore. There's always a risk having a baby wth birth defects,it doesnt matter how old you are.But having a baby at 36 or 37 years isnt that bad,i think the risk is small to have a baby with birth defects.
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• Canada
22 Mar 07
There is no medical studies that would support that a woman at 36 cannot have a normal healthy child...I dont think you have anything to worry about...women have normal healthy children well into their 40s...