Is age 40 too risky for a pregnancy?

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   asmaparveenposted 12 years ago

   No Not at all.....
   by taking some good care ...its very safe for pregnancy.....

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   wmseoposted 12 years ago

   Not really, it depend how you feel... if you have good health...let do it
   
   i have 2 friends who was pregnancy after 40 and delivered so nice baby

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   HERBERT ubaldoposted 12 years ago

   No, If a woman is still best in shape of her life, why not

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   edhanposted 12 years ago

   My sister gave birth at the age of 42. According to the doctor, it is risky for age 45 and above.
   
   It is all depend on individual as our health condition varies from person to person.If you are a health and exercise frequently, then your chances will be higher.

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   CreamT0632posted 12 years ago

   I'm not a doctor, but for me, yes.. its too risky.. for it is already a menopausal age for women.

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   zipline05posted 12 years ago

   There is  a greater possibility that the mother will suffer difficulty upon delivery. She should consult a doctor for best answer.

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   juiwei2000posted 12 years ago

   depend on people, you better consult a doctor

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   Albert C Servinposted 12 years ago

   check with your physician before trying to concieve as there are many smart hubbers in the community but know one will know you better than your certified physician.

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   rockrweasleposted 12 years ago

   The older a woman gets the more likely it is that the child could have developmental disabilities, but plenty of women have children when they're in their late 30s or 40s. My mother had me when she was 40 and she and I are both doing just fine

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    NotPCposted 12 years ago

    YES!!! Just because you are still able to give birth doesn't mean it's a good idea... Children of mothers over 40 are more likely to be disabled or severely handicapped.

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    Xenonlitposted 12 years ago

    I got the clinker in the genetic sweepstakes, G6PD.  I was the last of six children and my mother was exactly 30 years old. The other five were healthy as horses.
    
    Fortunately I didn't know about that extremely rare clinker until it almost killed me. Before then, I was able to accomplish many things, but having children was not one of them.
    
    So, from my perspective, everyone over 40 should pay attention (when getting counseling from an OB/GYN and probably a therapist, of course) to two issues:
    
    First having the physical capacity, emotional and mental health, financial ability, and life expectancy to be there for a child until that child reaches adulthood.
    
    The second issue is to get a thorough family history and genetic counseling. After age 30, there is an increased chance of passing on both known and unknown genetic disorders.
    
    Otherwise, cheers to becoming the loving, capable and caring parent of a beautiful new love of your lives!

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    Art byT Printposted 12 years ago

    It depends on the person and her health. More and more women are having children later, 40 is the new 35 .

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    couponsexpertposted 12 years ago

    At the age of 40, the risk of having a baby with chromosomal abnormalities is 1/100. So, from 100 pregnant women at the age of 40 there is one who will have a child with chromosomal abnormalities. So, I think that the risk is not big and of course you have to monitor your pregnancy

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    How To Hubposted 12 years ago

    I Personally wouldn't risk having a child after 40 as there is a higher chance of problems + when the child is a teenager it would be a lot to deal with at an older age however I am now a nana  in my 40's .
    for someone who has never had one tho I can understand wanting to try & a lot of people have a healthy baby so it is best if she talks to her doctor for advice as we don't know her medical history , what is ok for one person might not be right for someone else .

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    lawyerblogposted 12 years ago

    Not really, as long as the woman is healthy. However, they should be careful about it.

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    robo4200posted 12 years ago

    It depends how far into your 40s you are. At 40, your chance of conceiving is about 40 per cent, falling to about five per cent by your mid-40s.
    
    After 45, you're far less likely to fall pregnant naturally. As early as 15 years before you go through menopause, the number of your eggs begins to decline.
    
    Your reduced fertility is not just about the number of eggs you have, though. It's also about their quality. By your 40s, the eggs that your ovaries release each month are more likely to have structural problems (chromosomal abnormalities).
    
    Chromosomal abnormalities in your eggs can raise the risk of miscarriage and birth defects. This is why both these complications are more common in older women.

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    Abhaque Supanjangposted 12 years ago

    I think, the answer depend on the health condition of the woman. If she is healthy and strong, it won't be a problem, maybe. The problem is most woman get weaker in this ages, especially compared to the time when they were teenagers or twentieth.

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    prettydarkhorseposted 12 years ago

    it all depends on the health of mother and other factors that may cause risks. There are all different kind of risks we face as long as we live. As long as the mom is healthy and is guided by a ob gyn and she follows all prenatal directions, she will be fine.

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    rocheljposted 12 years ago

    ask a doctor. it probably depends on the person's specific circumstances.
    
    I do know people that have had successful pregnancies in their 40's.

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    justificationjennposted 12 years ago

    My aunt just had her third child at 42, but she is very healthy and went into labor 25 days early. Liam (her son) had to stay in the hospital for a few days, but he is a healthy one-month-old now. Consult a doctor -- every person is different.

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    Ochreposted 12 years ago

    I wouldn't advise a woman over 30 deliberately putting conception on hold, if she can help it.  But if a woman's opportunity doesn't come up until the age of 40 and she really wants to conceive then what choice does she have? 
    I say good luck to your daughter

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    AgesMGMTposted 12 years ago

    I would say yes.  But that is just me.  If I was in this position I think I would just adopt because there are plenty of kids that need home's why risk it to have your own.

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    Teresa Coppensposted 12 years ago

    There are risks to any endeavor.  The older a woman gets the greater the risk that degraded eggs will be fertilized.  However, I personally know many woman who have given birth after 40, a few well into their 40's who delivered healthy babies.  As for the stress and lack of energy due to age, a first time mom who truly wants the child she carries and delivers will very likely be too overjoyed by the experience to care.  I was exhausted with my first child but much more exhausted at the birth of my third with two young children to take care of as well.  In my opinion, if your daughter is excited to have children, see a healthcare professional, make sure her health is good for carrying a child to term and then go for it.  Nothing is guaranteed.  I have friends who have given birth to children with genetic defects in their early thirties and younger.  As I've always said, 'You get what you get.'  Life, including pregnancy has risk.  But the odds are likely to be in her favor.

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    restlessagonyposted 12 years ago

    Science will say yes, but there are many women that have been able to have a succesful pregnancy up to the age of like 45... look at michelle duggard... shes 45 and expecting her 20th child.

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    disujaalbartposted 12 years ago

    my cousin sister gave birth at the age of 41.. she and her son both are absolutely fine. It is all depend on individual health..

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    Marianlutlerposted 12 years ago

    Not risky because mostly celebrity marriage being 35+ so 40 age normal.
    http://dermalift.org/

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    avni lohiaposted 12 years ago

    yes , it is risky a little. But you should consult a good doctor who can help you well and try to be happy always and eat healthy food. This will reduce the risks to great extent.

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    icountthetimesposted 12 years ago

    It's not exactly a young age to have a child, but I wouldn't call it old either. There are some additional health concerns, but not, in my view to the extent that a woman aged 40 should rule out pregnancy altogether. My own Mother gave birth to me when she was in her 40's and I like to think I turned out pretty okay .

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    Dave Mathewsposted 12 years ago

    That's hard to say. Eve was over 100 years old, about 130 years old to be exact, when she gave birth to Seth.  Abraham's wife Sarah, was over 100 years old when she gave birth to her first child, Isaac.

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    patbessposted 12 years ago

    I know a lot of women who had kids at 40. They were concentrating on the careers and met mr.right later on in life and were finally ready at that age. A lot of them needed to get in vitro done so I would suggest that you talk to your doctor because it really depends on every case and your health history.

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    Hubpage Galposted 12 years ago

    It depends on how well your health is up to that point.  The Duggars are having a baby and the mother is 45.  It is always best to get the advice of your own personal doctor instead of getting such important advice from online.

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    Felixedet2000posted 12 years ago

    No it is not totally risky, though it is not going to be as easy as it would have been when one is younger.

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    loveorlostposted 12 years ago

    Yes , may be. I beleive in me, if you have confident and faith on you than you can.

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    clinipharm89posted 12 years ago

    my mom was pregnant at 40
    it's not (too) risky..just check ur health status , follow ur appointments with the doctor..if u still have a chance to be pregnant,,never lose it..it's a bless
    best luck

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    coolsarvposted 12 years ago

    not risky but you have to take good care

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    tswilsonposted 12 years ago

    It has actually become far more common for women to have children into their forties.  In general, the risk of health issues, etc. does go up the older a woman gets, but they are not nearly what they used to be thanks to modern technology.

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    DzyMsLizzyposted 10 years ago

    I see this is a 2-year-old question, but nevertheless, I would share what an nurse acquaintance of ours once said, as she neared 40:
    
    "I certainly wouldn't eat 40-year-old eggs, so I don't think it's any better of an idea to try and create a child with eggs that old."
    
    The risks for  birth defects of many kinds are multiplied, as well as risks to the mom. 
    Also, there is the consideration that when most folks are ready to retire, the "older mom" will still be dealing with older teenagers...a stressful time, at best, and at a time when one's own health may be in decline, or more subject to sudden accidents such as stroke or heart attack.

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    g4408380posted 6 years ago

    I just had my second one 8 wks ago and I will be 44 in two wks. I too did not know nor expected to get pregnant but surely a wonderful surprise. I had no major issues during pregnancy thanks to the doctors from BioTexCom clinic, they are expert at what they do.

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    Laresangelposted 6 years ago

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