You might have heard people talk about a woman’s biological clock and it “ticking quickly” at a certain age. If a woman doesn’t have children in her 20s, she’s believed to be prone to high-risk pregnancies, geriatric pregnancies, miscarriages, pre-mature babies, cesarean section, and chromosomal irregularities.

Yes, all this scary talk can definitely get intimidating but, should this mean that you should drop everything and start planning a baby just because you’ve crossed your roaring 20s? Absolutely not.

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While there is no denying the complications that come with advanced maternal age, a lot of it depends upon the health of the mother too. The Director of Fetal Medicine at Mount Sinai, Dr. Joanne Stone, spoke to CBS New York and stated that women who are healthy and do not have any underlying conditions have smooth and normal pregnancies.

Being healthy and fit should be your first priority.

So, for the most part, there is nothing to worry about. In fact, having a child when you are older might even be beneficial for you.

Wondering how? Well, here’s a start…

– Being Happy Parents

Think about it – when you are in your 30s, your goals, priorities, needs and wants, are all crystal clear so you don’t feel the need to fool around. So, when it comes to relationships, you are going to date or marry someone with the same visions and ideas in mind, which is going to result in a stable family for your next generation. A Cornell University study reported that children born to married and stable parents have a better response when dealing with teenage challenges and also thrive in comparison to children who come from single-parent families.

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– Being Available

Unfortunately, many young parents have to deal with a lot of financial setbacks, and hence, they have to put in extra effort and time to provide for their young ones. This results in them barely spending any quality time with their children. By comparison, it is much easier for older parents since they already have well-settled careers, are able to take out time for their young ones, and enjoy watching them grow.

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Of course there are many more benefits but in our books, these two are enough to sway anyone who is on the fence about tying the knot!

Alexander Zarowski