More women are getting pregnant in their 40s, empowered by changes to traditional timelines and advances in fertility treatment. According to the Office For National Statistics, there are now twice as many women giving birth past their 30s as there are those having children as teenagers, in England and Wales.
While the path may not be as straightforward for those in their 40s, experts emphasise that it is still very possible to have a safe and healthy pregnancy at this age. What’s more, from greater stability to better knowledge, there are many advantages to mothering a newborn at a later stage.
