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Is 41 to old to give birth

86 replies

Lockeddownagain · 12/01/2022 15:35

Just that really

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chestnutSquash · 12/01/2022 15:36

No.

CornishGem1975 · 12/01/2022 15:36

No

TulipsGarden · 12/01/2022 15:36

No, of course not.

Moancup · 12/01/2022 15:37

Of course not. Especially if the 41 year old in question is already pregnant.

mistermagpie · 12/01/2022 15:37

No. I had my last (third) baby at 39, I'm now 41 and although I don't want anymore children I am no less fit and healthy than I was two years ago.

custardbear · 12/01/2022 15:38

Had my second baby at 40... it's fine if

Moancup · 12/01/2022 15:38

Of course someone will be along in a minute to say they were done after having five children by 26 and their knees were shot by 35.

Persis101 · 12/01/2022 15:39

No! I gave birth at 41 to a gorgeous little boy who is now 5 months old. Why do you ask?

canyoutoleratethis · 12/01/2022 15:39

No. I did it last year and am now TCC no.2.

Why do you ask?

minniep · 12/01/2022 15:40

No not at all.

AntiHop · 12/01/2022 15:40

No

Tractordiggerdump · 12/01/2022 15:40

Had mine at 44 (conceived naturally) If you are able enough to get pregnant then you are more than able to then give birth to your baby. Do you mean get pregnant at 41?

Lockdownbear · 12/01/2022 15:41

Why are you asking?
It's maybe not ideal but then is 21 ideal if you're still at uni / just graduated.

But it's not the worse, you still have time to raise your kid before you hit retirement.

Bertie43 · 12/01/2022 15:41

I hope not, I am 41 and giving birth next week!

HoneyBlahBlah · 12/01/2022 15:41

@Tractordiggerdump

Had mine at 44 (conceived naturally) If you are able enough to get pregnant then you are more than able to then give birth to your baby. Do you mean get pregnant at 41?
Whilst I agree in principle, I don't agree that if you're able to have sex you're able to birth and raise a child Hmm
LublinToDublin · 12/01/2022 15:41

Well as plenty of women give birth every day at 41 and older, it clearly isn't.

If you have a specific concern you'd be better asking thar rather than a very vague, broad question.

TooBigForMyBoots · 12/01/2022 15:42

No, I had my 2nd at 44.Smile

slapmyarseandcallmemary · 12/01/2022 15:42

Pregnant just now, I'm 42.

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 12/01/2022 15:43

I had my second baby 3 weeks before my 41st birthday. Conceived naturally (first cycle of trying), went into labour spontaneously, had a c section once I’d got to 10 cm!

Tempusfudgeit · 12/01/2022 15:44

I had my babies at 39, 40, 43 and now pregnant again at 45. Older Mums rock!

Floundery · 12/01/2022 15:44

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Cyw2018 · 12/01/2022 15:45

I think if you can conceive naturally and carry to term then no age is too old.

SultanOfSwing · 12/01/2022 15:45

Not if you’re pregnant!

Nsky · 12/01/2022 15:46

Not ideal, tho does happen, never found out as 26 and 29 with both sons.
Full menopause at 45 tho

frogswimming · 12/01/2022 15:46

I had my youngest at 43 so no. Albeit I had a section!