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When to get pregnant

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My husband and I want to delay getting pregnant. Kindly let me know the best age to get pregnant.

Ndidi (by SMS)

 

From the start of your menstrual period to menopause, it’s possible to get pregnant. Whether you decide to have children at a younger or older age, there are benefits and risks for each.

Technically, women can get pregnant and bear children from puberty when they start getting their menstrual period to menopause when they stop getting it. The average woman’s reproductive years are between ages 12 and 51.

Your fertility naturally declines as you get older, which could make it harder for you to conceive. And starting a family later in life could pose greater risks for pregnancy complications. Experts say the best time to get pregnant is between your late 20s and early 30s.

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