Midlife Parents

Midlife parents are becoming more and more common as more women delay having children for a variety of reasons today. Of course this is mostly because they’re focusing on careers when they’re younger.

In our mothers’ generation, women went to school, got married and had children. That was the norm. Period. Today we’re so fortunate to have so many choices. And these choices are the exact reason why there are so many midlife parents.

What are the pros and cons of waiting?

Pros

  • Most of the time you’re more prepared emotionally if you wait until you’re older to have children.
  • Over 40 moms can often offer more financial security.
  • If you have older children they can be a great help caring for your younger kids.
  • Midlife parents are more likely to be established in their careers or have met most of their career goals.
  • Many women are choosing adoption so the “biological clock” isn’t an issue.
  • You’re never too old to love a child.

    Cons:

  • You may not have as many other moms in your age bracket to bond with and gain support. This is becoming much less true in today’s world of social media where you can always find people to connect with.
  • There may be increased health risks for mother and baby. This is also becoming less true today since many women are healthier than ever and also because adoption is so popular.
  • Studies have shown that moms over 40 are more likely to need C-Sections.
  • You may be mistaken for the Grandma instead of the Mom. (Small price to pay)

    Famous Moms Over 40

    -Salma Hayek gave birth to first child at age 41
    -Helena Bonham Carter gave birth to her 2nd child at age 41
    -Madonna gave birth to her 1st child at age 41
    -Brook Shields gave birth to her 1st child at 40 and her 2nd at 42
    -Marcia Cross gave birth to her 1st and 2nd at age 44 (twins)
    -Susan Sarandon had her first at 39 and her 3rd at 46
    -Geena Davis had her 1st child at the age of 45 and then had twins when she was 48
    -Holly Hunter had her 1st child when she was 47
    -Halle Berry was 41 when her daughter was born
    -Diane Keaton adopted two children in her 50s

    Of course men don’t have the same biological issues as women so they can procreate until the end.

    Famous Dads Over 40

    David Bowie (53), Mick Jagger ( 57), Michael Douglas (59), Julio Iglesias (63) Rod Stewart (60), Paul McCartney (61), Eric Clapton (59), Pierre Trudeau (72), Tony Randall (75), Saul Bellow (84), Pablo Picasso (68), David Letterman (56), Larry King (66), Woody Allen (51), Warren Beatty (62), Dennis Quaid (50), Jack Nicholson (53), and Charlie Chaplin (73).

    It’s wonderful to live in a time where “normal” is different for everyone and there are so many options for becoming a parent, whether you’re 20 or 50. For some women having a family right out of high school is the right time and for others midlife parenting is the best option. It’s always an individual choice.

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