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Getting pregnant in your 30s
Many people consider their 30s to be the prime time to start motherhood.
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Women in their 30s tend to have a lot of stamina and resilience, which is necessary to raise young children. (Shutterstock/File)
Many people consider their 30s to be the prime time to start a motherhood.
At this age, you are more likely to thrive in your career and relationship, which will provide the firm foundation you need for starting your family. You and your partner have possibly also had the chance to learn about each other and prepare yourselves for parenthood.
The advantages
Women in their 30s tend to have a lot of stamina and resilience, which is necessary to raise young children. They also have a stable financial foundation because they have had the time to establish themselves at work, yet have not been too high up in the food chain to stop and have a child.
To ensure the future of you and your child, make sure to account for the financial consequences of the time you take off work. Also, do not forget to keep up with the job market to maintain your skills and contacts so that your return will be smoother.
The disadvantages
After the age of 35, your chance of conceiving starts to decline while genetic problems climb. Therefore, women at this age are recommended to have detailed screenings.
As women aged, miscarriage rates and other pregnancy complications rise.
(Read also: How to increase your chances of pregnancy after 30)
Chances of success
In their 30s, women have about a 15 percent chance of conception in any single ovulation cycle. Your successful rates within a year are about 75 percent, which will drop to 65 percent when you are in your late 30s. Miscarriage risks gets higher throughout the early 30s, then start to peak during the mid to late 30s; this risk is 18 percent for 35 year old women, but it rises to 34 percent by the early 40s.
What should you do?
If you are in your early 30s and cannot conceive, then you should consult a fertility expert. If you are older than 35, visit a specialist if you have tried for at least six months and still have not succeeded.
Pregnancy may be difficult if you have a medical history of sexually transmitted diseases or irregular periods. In that case, visit your doctor as soon as possible. (kes)
