With women rising in power in this new world, it so happens that they are having children at a much older age than usual. For a time, women used to have children in their twenties, now many women are having children in their mid-30s and 40s, based on a new study.
More women are choosing to seek a higher level of education, which means they have less time to start a family at an earlier age. These women usually marry at an older age, as they might have a career that takes up much of their time.
As the world continues to view women as equal, this trend will continue throughout the ages. It could end up meaning we could witness a drop in how many children are born each year, which might very well decrease the population of the world.
In the past, older women had problems getting pregnant, but with the improvement in technology and medical care, this issue is no longer as profound. It allows women to be more confident in the fact that they can push on with their education and career without worrying too much about not being able to bring a child into the world.
"The age at first birth is really a very important topic," Dr. Joanne Stone, director of maternal fetal medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, told CBS News. "When a woman has her first child that can influence how many children she is going to have in the future. If you're 44 and this is your first baby, you may not have more children in the future."
Based on the report, mothers giving birth at the age of 35-39 has risen by 6-folds from the year 1973 to 2006. The number dropped in 2010 but rose again in 2012. Furthermore, more women in their 40s are giving birth than ever before, a trend that keeps increasing on a regular basis.
Still, one should bear in mind that giving birth over the age of 35 is a serious problem and should visit a doctor to learn of the healthiest strategy going forward.
