Every time the ages are more varied when choosing the best time for motherhood, some prefer to start early, others prefer to wait to finish the race, others simply feel that a certain age is the best or that their biological clock is already warning you. Be that as it may, we are going to compare the advantages and disadvantages of pregnancy according to age.
Pregnancy in your 20s
It is considered the "healthiest" period to carry out a pregnancy with complete peace of mind, however, few couples can consider having a baby at this age. The woman's body is more receptive, menstrual cycles tend to be more regular and fertile, and the risk rate for hypertension, gestational diabetes, fetal malformations or spontaneous abortions they are lower than ever.
In addition, the body adapts better to changes after childbirth, being able to return to the previous figure more easily. Another positive point is that the physical form of this age is better to raise a child, you have more energy to bear what comes when you have a baby at home (long nights without sleep, running after him when he takes his first steps , etc…).
The disadvantage: The circumstances and maturity may not be right, although it does not always have to be that way.
Pregnancy in your 30s
Although the fertility index decreases, a pregnancy is still possible naturally. Experts recommend continuing to try for a year, if pregnancy does not arise, then other methods could be used. After age 35, the risk of gestational diabetes, hypertension, miscarriage or having a cesarean delivery is twice that of women in their 20-30s. From this age, in addition, amniocentesis and other tests are necessary.
The big advantage: The stability that is usually had at this age makes many women see it as the ideal to start a family.
Pregnancy in your 40s
From this age it is more difficult to get a pregnancy naturally, and whoever wants to achieve it that way must lead a very healthy lifestyle. The body recovers more slowly after delivery, and hormonal changes can be exhausting.
One of the biggest concerns about having children at this age is generational distance.
The advantage: Maturity, knowledge, patience and, above all, experience, are essential virtues for having a baby.
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