How do you feel about pregnancy later in life?

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I want to know what you guys think about pregnancy in your 30s. I'm 29 and I will be 30 in April. I know I will have kids in my 30s. I also want to have four kids. Do you all think this is possible? Everyone says it's better to have children in your 20s, but I wasn't at the point in life yet! I want to have children. I just want to know if it's realistic for me.

It's said that your kids have a higher risk of having Down Syndrome in your 30s, but I've heard of younger women having disabled children. I don't know! What do you all think? If you've had children in your 30s please tell me about your experience. Was it hard or easy to conceive? Do you think you're an old parent? Are you able to run around and do other a things with your children?

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That's not much later in life. It's fine in your 30's

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Currently 32 and pregnant with my first. Conceived in the first few months of trying. I'm hoping to have at least 3, so I'll probably be having babies until I'm 40, and totally okay with that. I'm in decent shape, and can provide for any kids I have much better than I could have in my 20s.

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I'm 34 and pregnant. I know people who just aren't ready and didn't start having babies until they were in there 30's you'll be fine.  Good luck :)

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I am the oldest of 5 and my parents were 33 when I was born, we are all healthy with no mental or physical impairments unless you count bad vision.

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For heaven's sake...really?  30s is somehow "older" now and you question whether these parents have the energy to play with their kids?  Smh. Honestly😞😣😣

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I think that's the way I'm going to have mine as well, I'm 25 and I don't see myself having one anytime soon. I still have a lot of things I want to do before committing to something as big as a child 🤔

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I was pregnant with my daughter at age 34. My pregnancy was high risk, not because of age, but because I have MS and ulcerative colitis. Even with those issues AND my age, everything turned out fine! I now have a healthy and bright kindergartener! 😊 30 is still young... you never know what hand your dealt no matter what age, but more often than not everything will be fine! Now I'm questioning giving my daughter a sibling at 40....in my condition!?!! 😕 Lol 😊

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See this little beauty?  She was born to a 44 year old woman NATURALLY. NO Down's syndrome; no complications at all during the pregnancy and the mother had a reversal of her tubes being tied to get pregnant with her. Believe it or not, women have babies well into their 40s and guess what?  They aren't too old to enjoy them. Such a shame to see women in their 20s with closed minds and spouting nonsense.

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Well, I have lupus. So I have arthritis and all around feel not as physically healthy as most 40 year olds. And I'm 21. That's why I'm having kids early as I can afford them. It's up to everyone else to know their body and decide if they're physically fit enough.

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I'm TTC #1 and I'm 32. Most of my friends are having babies in their 30's. Actually, I know more women having babies closer to 30's and beyond than their 20's. Fertility starts to decrease at age 35 and over, but there's still a pretty high chance of pregnancy. As far as having a baby with a genetic disorder, the chances increase at age 35 or older, but it's still relatively small. I spoke to my doctor about all of this a few months ago, and he said I have nothing to worry. He knows I want 2 or 3 kids and he thinks it's wonderful. Don't have children until you're ready. Best wishes to you!

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