An opinion on the ideal age to have a baby in one’s life.

As I play with my little one who is just about to turn three in a few months time, the thought has often crossed my mind, if I  would have been a better mom if I had a baby ten years ago. Personally I would have been obviously much younger, more energetic but also much frustrated(trying to convince myself !). It was not out of choice that i had a baby post 30, it happened that way.

I do see a lot at my current workplace, moms who look and are much older quite fine with the fact that as age increases the conception rates come down. With women entering professional fields in late 20’s it has become an accepted norm that it’s ok to marry late and more importantly have a baby later.

Well I feel any age after your marriage is great to have a baby. But as a human being you should be able to decide when you want to be a mother or father. Better if the couple decide on the time mutually so that you are both responsible for the decision. From my own experience I feel parenting is a great task if both partners contribute in bringing up the child.

So have a baby when you feel is the right time and that time can be any time when you are prepared, aware of the responsibilities and enjoy the phase.