Are you ever too old to have a baby? - The Global Story podcast, BBC World Service
BBC World Service・2 minutes read
Women globally are increasingly having children at older ages, with IVF treatments aiding conception. Factors like education, urbanization, and environmental concerns impact delayed motherhood, affecting population growth and prompting policy responses.
Insights
- Women globally are increasingly giving birth at older ages, with some having children in their 60s and 70s, facilitated by IVF treatments.
- Delayed motherhood is influenced by economic, social, and cultural factors, with education and urbanization playing significant roles, impacting population growth and prompting policy changes to address declining fertility rates.
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Recent questions
What is the average age for first-time mothers globally?
28
How are older women assisted in conceiving and delivering babies?
IVF treatments
What are the consequences of delayed motherhood on society?
Decline in population growth
How do economic and social factors influence delayed motherhood?
Education and urbanization
What role do fertility treatments play in addressing delayed motherhood?
Egg freezing
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