Your 30s
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The average age for becoming a mum in the UK has risen from 27 to almost 30 in two decades. In fact, more women now give birth in the 30-34 age group than in the 25-29 age group. Here's why:
Pros
1. You're more mature and ready to make the sacrifices required.
2. You're financially stable and therefore more likely to be able to cope with a break from work.
3. Studies show that women who wait until their 30s actually enjoy better health, live longer and end up having healthier babies.
Cons
1. You could find it more difficult to get pregnant. At 35, you are half as fertile as you were at 25, which means it can take much longer for you to get pregnant in your late 30s.
2. You have an increased risk of miscarriage. Genetic disorders such as Downs syndrome also become more likely every year.
3. The physical demands of pregnancy and caring for a newborn baby - especially sleepless nights may be harder for you to deal with.
- Next: The good and points of having a baby in your 40s
More help and advice
- Tips on boosting your fertility
- 10 things you need to know about ovulation
- One mum's story of how conceiving took longer than expected
By Kate Corr
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