What is the best age to have a baby?
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The average age for women to have a baby has risen from 27 to over 30 for the first time in the last few years.
Meanwhile, the pregnancy rate for women over the age of 40 is also at a record high and, although teenage pregnancies have dropped, the UK still has the highest rate in Western Europe.
Experts reckon the best age to have a baby is 34. Are they right? Take a look at this and see for yourself.
- Your teens
- Your 20s
- Your 30s
- Your 40s
By Kate Corr
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Tom Davies, about 1 year
Don't worry Toni i am sure there are plenty od people out there to help you. If the man that has got you pregnat is seeing sum1 else too then i am sure the best approach is to talk 2 hima bout it
Report this commentjamie-lee, about 1 year
i think i am pregnant i have been on the pill for 9 months and have come off it for about 2-3 months. me and my boyfreind had sexual intercourse whilst i was not on the pill which was about two days ago. how long should i wait before taking a pregnancy test, i took one today and it came back negative. is this right? im very worried as im not ready for a baby at this stage in life and i dont think my boyfriend is either.
Report this commenttoni howarth, about 1 year
i think i am pregnant but i am only 16 and i am scared i have not been on for 3 mounths n i have started being sick and getting tied but the problem is that if i am then i will have to tell my parents n i really dont now how to because my dad used to beat me and i am scared for me and the baby and my boyfriend is older than me and seing someone elce to and ment to be getting married to her but what if i am pregnant it going to change everything and i am scared can someone help me PLEASE!!!1
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Emma Hickling, about 1 year
Me and my husband have been trying for a baby for five years and we was wondering if the fact that i can't orgasm when he does is stopping me from getting pregnant? we would love it if someone could get back to us with an answer as soon as possible please. thank you
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