To wonder what the risks of ttc at 36/37 are?

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It'd be dc3.

Dh is 41 so don't know if that
Is relevant.

Have already had a MMC but I can't shake this feeling about dc3.

I know for sure I'm finished with babies then but now I feel incomplete.

What are the risks of ttc at my age?

Thanks in advance?

Dunno but I had my first at 35 and my second at 37. Both are perfect. I'm now 38 and planning to try for a third after Christmas, will be at least 39 when it's born. Go for it!

Your chances of having a baby with Down syndrome and other chromosomal abnormalities are significantly increased compared to at 30. You have a higher chance of multiples.

Lots of people have their first at this age or older with no issues however.

first at 35, second at 37, third at 40.

all fine.

Think that 36-37 is not old for 3rd baby at all.

I've just had DS3 at age 38. Both of us are fine and it was the best birth of the three.

I had two miscarriages recently. I met with a senior doctor at the maternity hospital and I asked him this very question as I will be at least 36 or 37 if I ever have DC3. He seemed to think this age wasn't an issue at all and that I did not have significant increased risks

Thanks for replies so far.

Should have put in op risks as compared with ttc at 30!

You are at significant risk of ending up with more children than you have hands.

The risk increases but it is still a small risk.

It also depends what risks you are talking about

Eg

Infertility
Miscarriage
Stillbirth
Childbirth
Risks of pregnancy to you
Risk of having a disabled child

You can have a disabled child at any age, I had one when I was 21
I only opened this thread because I'm 37 :o

Have another if you want one

Again I can only give anecdotal my DS was conceived at 36.. no issues.. I would be considering how you would feel without DC3 ..

IME that you put a hip out of joint, trying.

Risks are that it may take longer to conceive at all,and then the age-related risks of pregnancy complications and congenital abnormalities are progressively higher with each year after 35 but are more alarming after 40.
I had all 3 DCs between 36-39 and had accepted that I might have problems conceiving or experience miscarriage but was just lucky that I did not

I have a 6 month old and am hoping to get pregnant after I get married next year. If things go to plan I will be 36 or 37 when I have him or her. I'm not too worried, I'm more worried about the fact someone above has said your chance of multiples is increased lol x

I had twins at 40.

If you really want a third go for it. I wish we had tried sooner for a third.

I am now 39 and had a miscarriage last October and another in July. I have two children already (6 and 4) and feel like I've missed the boat on a third.

Don't have regrets like me! Xxx

I had a perfectly healthy ds at almost 39,took 8 weeks to conceive. If you want to, then do it.

www.babycentre.co.uk/x539933/is-it-risky-to-have-a-baby-after-35

Today MN is really opening my eyes, I'd never have considered that age questionable at all! I had DD at 23 and if I ever have another it will more than likely be 33+

My own mother was 36 when she had me but sadly died when I was 23 so it's hugely important for me to live as healthy a life as possible. It bugs me when people throw the word selfish around in the age debate when it's often lifestyle that determines how long you'll be around.

I had dc1 at 34 and dc2 at 36; he has down syndrome. I'm now 38 and we're trying for dc3 having not been remotely put off.