Being A Mother At 40
It is increasingly common for women to delay becoming mothers. The reasons are many, from the lack of maternal instinct, to causes related to the work and professional environment. So today the fact that a woman decides to be a mother at 40 has become normalized.
Professional and economic growth is also compounded by the personal decision to enjoy youth. Once the dreams of youth are fulfilled, many women consider that their time has come. They already feel fulfilled in the aspects they want, and they begin to think about forming a family.
There should be no problem with a woman deciding to have a child at 40, as the ideal time depends on how you feel and how you take care of your body and health.
An ace up your sleeve: maturity
Long ago, having a child at 40 was an amazing thing. Today, late motherhood is the new trend. From a certain age, women are more careful and more self-confident. In addition, the children of older mothers tend to have better physical and emotional health due to excessive care during pregnancy.
Generally, women who tend to delay childbearing are those who have chosen to prioritize their career and work goals. The lack of work or a stable partner can also influence, reasons enough to wait for the right moment.
According to the Spanish Institute of Statistics, 33% of births are by women over 34 years of age and around 5% of Spanish women are mothers over 40 years of age. Experts, for their part, assure that the ideal biological age to be mothers is between 18 and 35 years old.
Advantages of being a mother at 40
Pregnancy is a time of great responsibility and dedication. If you choose to be a mother at this age, it is because you have sensibly considered all the options.
The positive part of postponing pregnancy until age 40 is that in the mother there is greater maturity and a sense of responsibility. His professional career is established, he usually has a stable partner and makes use of his autonomy correctly.
Once the financial restrictions of youth are overcome, being a mother at 40 is an ideal option. You are in a better economic situation and you have more quality time to dedicate and share with the children.
Risks of being a mother at 40
Despite the fact that the average age of pregnancy in Spain is already around 32 years of age, the World Health Organization considers that any gestation process after 35 should be considered a risky pregnancy.
Also keep in mind that at 40 it is more difficult to get pregnant. The number of eggs has decreased and for this reason, experts advise fertilization treatments, such as egg donation.
In addition, it should be noted that maternal age can be a risk factor for some problems, such as:
- Abortion
- Premature births
- Malformations
- Chromosomal abnormalities in the child (such as Down syndrome).
- Hypertension and seasonal diabetes in the mother.
The importance of taking care of yourself during pregnancy
As mentioned previously, the monitoring of pregnancy is much more strict and the advance of science already allows detecting fetal anomalies or malformations from the early stages of pregnancy.
If there is a health problem that prevents a woman from getting pregnant at 40, the many fertilization options should not be ruled out. To do this, you need to maintain good communication with your doctor.
If you are this age and you are thinking about getting pregnant (or you already are) remember that you have to prepare your body for the birth of your child, take better care of your health, your weight and not smoke for your sake and that of your baby. Being a mother at 40 is possible, but taking the necessary precautions. Be conscious!
