What is A good age to have A baby?
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There's not a certain age.
Its being ready and prepared. Settled in life.
I always thought 25 was a good age, and I had my son a few months before turning 26. That's just my opinion, though--I think it allows you to be a bit more matured and settled, but not so advanced in age that they could in no way shape or form relate to you as teenagers.
Age is not the issue. Maturity & stability are the things that really count. Many people are not ready to handle the mid-night feedings & diaper changes, & some just don't have the financial means to support another person (or two, you never know).
Well...that all depends on what your situation is. Personally I think 20-25 is the best time to have a child. That way..you got your wild streak out while you were younger and you wont be OLD when your children grow up. I think waiting until your in your 40's to have children is a little late in life and having a baby in your teens is just irresponsible.
Not until you're at least 25!
I'm 28 and not ready. I think early 30's are good. But really, it is individual.
I would definitely say when you are a responsible adult. But more importantly than that, you must make sure that you are financially and emotionally stable enough to take care of someone other than yourself (because you will have another person depending on you for everything).
Age is immaterial. How long you've lived is no indication of your readiness to begin a family. It is more important to be in a stable place in life. If you're in a relationship it should be committed and healthy. You should have a safe, secure home. You should have a sufficient income to comfortably provide your child's needs. You should have health insurance or a means to pay for health care in the case of extreme illness or catastrophe. (Ideally, you'll also have life insurance coverage for the child's parents.) You should want to be a parent.
For some people this can happen in their early 20s. For some very rare people it can happen slightly (though not too much) earlier. For most it will happen somewhat later in life.
Age is a number. Maturity is a status of being, and maturity is what makes a difference when it comes to being a good parent.
When you are emotionally and financially prepared to have and raise a baby/child
Like most people have said, I personally feel that age has nothing to do with having a baby. Ive seen women from 15 up into their 40's having children. I feel as women, our bodies tell us when it is a good time physically in our lives to become pregnant, we just have to make sure we are truly secure matured and ready in the other aspects of our lives.
Pregnancy takes it's toll on a womans body. Some women feel great the whole way through with no aches or pains. Some women are put on "bed rest" and have back, hip, leg and female area pain the whole way through. There is weight gain, breast tenderness, and stretch marks. Not to mention the morning sickness. Then there is the actual birth and possible stiches afterward dependsing on vaginal tearing or c-sections. You have to realize until you are actually pregnant you don't know how your body will react and change so you need to be prepared for the good and the bad.
In society today the ideal situation for a woman to have a baby is to be the other half of a married couple. Of course we all know there is a rather large population of single parents. I don't know your particular situation but I would say if you are a long-term or married couple, have a really good long talk with your other half and ask him/her how they truly feel about taking on the responsibility of a child. Make sure it is a joint decision and if you do become pregnant that the other half is involved in every possible aspect from pregnancy and beyond. Parenting is a TEAM effort especially when it comes to money issues, if you have to be out of work because of a high risk pregnancy, you have to be sure that your other half is going to be able to keep you afloat financially. Babies and pregnancy is expensive.
Like most everyone already said there is a certian level of maturity and responsibility in parenthood. I would say if you don't know what age is good for you, find a friend with a baby and ask if you and your partner can babysit. See how it goes, see how comfortable you feel being "with child" and how your partner interacts with the child. No matter what age anyone is having a baby and being responsible for that person for the rest of their life is the biggest decision of a lifetime, don't take it lightly.
That depends sooo much on the person. I know I wish I had mine earlier. When mine are teenagers, I will be menopausal, and that may lead to some big quarrels! I had a neighbor who had her first at 18 and then three more in a sequence. Now the youngest is starting daycare (age 5), and she is only 27. She can have her career or whatever she wants now. That is of course not for everyone, but a calm and responsible person like that - it's quite enviable. But in general I would recommend 30 or 32 the latest!
I think when you are ready mentally and have support in your life, loving support not just financial. I just had my first baby right before I turned 26, and I think that if I had him earlier I would have gone insane. It is a lot to handle mentally, physically, and financially. I thank God that I was blessed with him now, since we were trying for about a year. Remember to enjoy your baby and not stress out about age or when you should get pregnant. :)
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