If you could would you?

Question

"A State of Wonder" Ann Patchett 
A book about a drug company developing a fertility drug that could help women get pregnant into their 50s, 60s, even 70s. It could even reverse menopause to help women conceive naturally. So I want to know if you could put off parenthood until this point or continue to get pregnant until advanced age would you? Or do you think at a certain point we have to accept that our bodies know more about what's good for us than we do and maybe motherhood at 70 isn't healthy? Thoughts and opinions?

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Why have a child when you're at an age where it's common for people to die of natural causes, and you wouldn't be around long enough to raise the child? That just seems selfish to me. I know we can all die at any time, but when you're younger it's usually cause by accidents or other health problems.

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I'd say it's best to let nature take its course and let things be done when your body decides it's time. I mean if someone hit early menopause in their 30s or early 40s, then that's understandable, but to prolong it to the age of 70? I don't think that's healthy at all.

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"Baby, bring me my arthritis cream and my walker" Hmm, Nope. No thanks .

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In my situation, I had a hard time waiting until the "perfect" time to get pregnant. I planned this baby with my husband at 24. The baby fever was too strong, and in my opinion might have been an inescapable biological desire. If someone wants to have a baby at 70 years old that's not of my business.

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Oh gosh no. I only in my late 20s and I can already feel myself losing energy lol.  (I've got #3 on the way).  Don't think I'd be able to get up every night, multiple times a night, with a newborn when I'm 55, lol. That's what being a grandparent is for- babysitting for a couple nights then sending them back to mom and dad, lol.

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There is a reason why it is not very safe to give birth at 70. That being said, there are some 70 yo woman that are healthier than some 20 yo out there lol

Jokes apart, it is only done after their medical team run a lot of tests on them and together decide that, with proper care, she is able to carry a child with minor risks.

I wouldnt do it though. I want to see my children getting into.college, getting marriage, and hold my grandkids.

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That is a double edged sword because some women have trouble conceiving while others don't, but if it were up to me every female would be able to conceive when ever she wanted. However, there should be a cutoff point imo because it would be unfair to the child if their parent were not around long enough to see them grow up.

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I think it would be great if life expectancy goes into the 120y range. Your mid life would be your 60s, why not start a family then?

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In my opinion if we get pregnant in our 50's and 60's we will die a painful and sad death not knowing if our children will establish themselves and not lose their way. Also very possible for parents to pass away before their child even graduates high school. I do think it's a good idea if they came up with drugs to work upto maybe 48 yrs old.

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Nope...I don't want to get pregnant past my 20's.
I'm 22 with a 5 month old. I have enough time for a couple more if I want.
But as of right now I don't plan on having another after 30

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