Could YOU Handle a Pregnancy at 51?
That's the question a lot of readers are asking after checking out the New York Post's article on Manhattan publicist Tracey Kahn, who's a single mom pregnant with her second child at the age of 51.
Tracey reasons out that she's in good health, well-off, and excited to have two children. And she's not alone—according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of women having children over age 50 have increased fourfold over the past decade. And we've seen plenty of celebrities, including Halle Berry, Uma Thurman, Nicole Kidman and Gwen Stefani, become pregnant after age 40.
Of course, there are risks associated with late-age pregnancy, such as increased risk for type 2 diabetes, stillbirth, and placenta previa for the mom-to-be, and increased risk of Down Syndrome or other genetic issues for the baby. (But Tracey's using donor sperm and eggs, so she bypasses those issues, at least for her child.)
Celebrity Moms Who Had Babies After 40
How old is too old to become a new mom? I know I feel too old, and I'm just in my early 40s—despite my daughters' pleadings for a little sister or brother. But if you're healthy, you're energetic, and you're motivated—why not? Kudos to Tracey for taking on motherhood at 51.
Tell us: How old were you when you had your last child? Would you consider becoming pregnant over 50?
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