İs it 40 years old is too old to be make a child

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We are seriously thinking to make and raise child with my wife but i m in doubt that if is it too late to be make a child after 40’s.my question is is it too late to make a child after 40’s

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Seems like a question for your GP

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Generally speaking, no. My ex brother in law and his new wife had a child when they were both around 45 years old. It’s probably going to more difficult for your wife to become pregnant that late in life, but no, its not impossible. I would urge you to consider it carefully though. You will be dealing with a young child late in your 40’s and will be responsible for them into their teens. So, I hope that you have the stamina for it into your later years.

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my cousin is 46 and he has a one year old with his wife…she was younger so it wasn’t 40 for her yet…there can be hurdles when you are older…good luck.

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The older the woman, the higher the health risks for both mom and fetus during the pregnancy. Over forty, doctors definitely caution the possible risks. So just beware of that. Also a woman’s fertility declines significantly towards 45, so it might be harder getting pregnant. This doesn’t mean it can’t happen, just know the risks and talk to an obgyn before trying so there are no surprises. Best of luck.

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My wife hit menapause at 37 or 38. But she had a friend who had a baby at about 40.

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I’m 53 and have no energy now. Imagine me trying to take care of a 13 year old. Impossible. I can’t take care of myself properly.

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I’m in my mid-fifties. I can handle a five-year-old for half a day now. Half a month?

Nope nope nope.

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İ have energy and i read that child who has older parents tend to be more succesful than young ones.because older parents have more experienced

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I have no doubt. If you’re 40. Talk to me again when you’re 53 with a 13 year old :joy:

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I was 40 when we had our last. wife about half a decade younger. It took all the energy i had.

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No if your both in good health

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I was 30 when I started my family and that was pushing it. It takes a lot of energy man.

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My baby’s daddies were 42 and 45 when they adopted.

They are athletic types that are always in good shape.

I think they did really well having an infant at that age.

However, one of my closest friends had a baby at 42 and she said it was a nightmare.

Is currently a nightmare because she’s still putting that kid through college now.

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Do you have parenting experience? Life experience is not same as parenting.

I know of a couple who went for IVF after their ?teen son died in accident? They discontinued treatment after a month or two of conception. Can’t afford it. Didn’t inform OBGY of it. Those were twins. One of fetus got aborted spontaneously. Consulted other OBGY for C section. Got in fight with the doc since they didn’t report spontaneous abortion. They had another son.

Sometimes being bit clueless/ignorant can work for you.

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Im 38 and will be 39 when baby number 2 is born. I have a almost 2 year old already.

I planned so i wouldnt have children in my 40’s as personally careying a child is really hard especially in the last teimester.

I will also add it was difficult getting pregnant this time at the age i am. It took about a year.

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My grandfather was 58 when they had my mother. My grandmother was 37.

It happens and my mom had a happy childhood.

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More chance of complications at 40+

I would find a young surrogate 21-30 years old.

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I was 35 when I had my last one. I have less patience and energy now, 12 years later.

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