Nonetheless, statistics point to a sharp uptick in moms who are having babies later in life. In 2013, 13 babies were born each week to moms age 50 and older. And according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, births by women between the ages of 50 and 54 increased by more than 165 percent from 2000 to 2013.
Actually, most women who get pregnant at age 50 do so with the help of in vitro fertilization. And given that the average age for menopause is 51, older moms typically use donor eggs of younger women in order to conceive.
Here’s to wishing Janet a continued healthy pregnancy!
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