The average age mothers give birth in England and Wales may be 30.9, but there are increasing numbers of women choosing to welcome babies in their 40s - and their experience will be a little different.
From pregnancy monitoring to post-birth recovery time, there are several things to take into account when it comes to carrying a child in this decade. Evidence suggests that conceiving may be harder and there is an increased risk of complications, however there are also numerous unexpected positives that are delivered when bringing a newborn into your life at this time.
