Scientists have warned that women who want to have at least three children should start trying for a baby by the age of 23. Those wanting two children should have their kids by age 27, while women wanting only one child should start trying by 32.
Experts have created a computer model based on an analysis of fertility data from more than 58,000 women. The computer model suggests when to try for your first baby.
Sheffield University fertility expert, Prof Allan Pacey said, “You’ve got to factor in that people don’t necessarily have children in quick succession. What it is saying is that if you’re relaxed about having three children, you can wait until you’re 35, but you’ve got to start early to be certain.”
Prof Pacey further stated, “We haven’t got a time machine we can put people in. Everyone thinks they can wait – this shows that you can’t.”
