These days people tend to have their babies in their later age rather than in their earlier age . There are several reasons for this tendency, and disadvantages of having children in their later age exist .
One reason for why people decided to have their children when they get old is a change in the structure of family. People used to live with their parents and/or grand parents in a big family; therefore, a young couple can receive physical and financial support from other families members . However , nowadays many people live without such supports and need to take care of their children by themselves. To do so , a couple must be fincially and physically independent, resulting in a delayed timing of having children . Another reason could be life-style change . Young people may want to enjoy their life without being bothered by raising their children.
The disadvantage would outweigh the advanatage of having children in the later age . One most significant disadvantage is high risk of having a disable baby . As maternal and/or paternal age increases , an egg in the ovary and sperms are likely to be genetically injured . Especially , if maternal age is older than 30 years old , the chance of having a baby with disability will exponentially increase as the age increase .
In conclusion, although people tend to have their children in their later age , the tendency may result in a reduced chance of having healthy babies without any abnormality. Hence , there may be fewer advantages in late pregnancy in early pregnancy.