A friend has grandchildren, and I have my first child at 50.

Just the other day, the tabloids at once went to congratulate Naomi Campbell. This is a famous supermodel. Congratulations on being a mother for the first time. What's the big deal, right? It's just that Naomi isn't much less than fifty! Is it complex like the others? mother? We don't.



GettyImages This stereotype can not get rid of. That you can give birth only young, and those who are over forty are already ordered. We are living in a world of modern technology and medical breakthroughs. You can give birth safely and at fifty. Editorial "Site" There is complete confusion about this.

There are several common myths that a woman “can’t.” Previously it was believed that you need to give birth to thirty, maximum to thirty-five. It’s a misconception that medicine has pushed this framework significantly. Yeah, chance decreases, but this does not affect the ability of a woman to bear a child.



There is too much between parents and children. age gap. So what? Questions of understanding akin to those of Turgenev can now be omitted. Again, because the world has changed too much. It seems to us that older parents who have been waiting for a child for a long time, on the contrary, will be able to take a more responsible approach to the formation of a new person.



With age, the risk of deviations increases. There is some truth to this, but if you believe the statistics and the percentages, then not everything is as scary as it seems. Yes, genetic deviations are possible, but they are not immune and youngwoman. As a percentage, this is expressed as follows: in young women it is 0.8%, in women aged 1.7%. Other studies, on average, look about the same.

What's it like to give birth at fifty? It's okay! Again, back to the experience of our Naomi Campbell. Women feel absolutely adequate, both physiologically and psychologically. Of course, if the body is weak, it will be difficult. But it's just as difficult for young people. Sami mothers They say being a mom is “something incredible.”



GettyImages is a bit disheartening that at this age others are already taking care of grandchildren. But what's the big deal? Children are no different from each other, and who cares about the age of the parents, but not the parents themselves? It may be a bit difficult to communicate with other dads and moms who, in fact, could well be your children.

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And again, I would like to say thank you to the doctors. Only because of their breakthroughs in the reproductive field decade Mothers can become women who previously could not dream about it. Yeah, it takes resources. But nothing is impossible. There would be a wish.



More and more women decide to become mothers later. The reason for this does not lie in personal whims or in the peculiarities of psychology. In fact, this attitude dictates life and its level. The thing is, motherhood Not long ago it was about survival. Families tried to have children as early and as many as possible due to living conditions.



Again, we emphasize that time is different. And for motherhood, and in general for such a decision as “to have children”, many parents now prepare in advance. Consciously accumulating resources and energy. To raise a physically and psychologically healthy child.

This does not happen without your own experience! Therefore, modern age families are tuned to one or two children instead of a fast and large number of babies. Some mature by the age of forty. Others go through trial and error. Third... Others just take advantage of the opportunity The Joy of Parenthood and Motherhood.

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If you still want to be a mother, but someone convinces you that it’s too late at forty or fifty, fuck him! There is nothing to be ashamed of, and anyone who thinks so is just sorry. However, we do not intend to convince anyone. Leave a comment on whether you should get pregnant at fifty.

Old-aged moms They are just as happy as all other mothers. Is there any greater happiness than holding a baby under your heart? Read our article on whether to plan a pregnancy, if fit parents. And thank you for staying with us!

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