Are you trying to get pregnant in your 20s ? Time is on your side. You are also at an advantage because experts believe fertility peaks around the early 20s. However you have to know that each age has its pros and cons.
Pros of getting pregnant in your 20s
Getting pregnant in the 20s have the following advantages
- fertility peaks in the early 20s so this is the best time to conceive and carry a baby
- because egg qualities declines with age, younger women have a lower risk of having a child with genetic abnormalities
- low risk of miscarriage
- pregnancy is physical easier
- low risk of pregnancy complications such as high blood pressure, diabetes and gynecological problems such as uterine fibroids
- less likely to have premature and low birth weight babies
Cons of getting pregnant in your 20s
Some of the disadvantages of getting pregnant in your 20s include :
- you may be figuring a carrier path or establishing yourself professionally. Having a baby and putting these things on hold may throw you off track
- may not be financially ready
- may not be emotionally ready
- having a child can be tough on a young couple’s marriage
- most people in their 20s are simply not ready to be parents
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Pregnancy in Your 20s, 30s, and 40s. Parents. http://www.parents.com/getting-pregnant/age/timing/pregnancy-in-your-20s-30s-and-40s/. Accessed June 2nd , 2017