The older we get, the more rigid we become in our views and opinions about life and living in general. Of course, those above 30 do rack up many an experience, both good and bad, which also goes a long way in shaping the thought processes.

By 35, a person more or less knows which way he/she is headed in terms of family life, career, social life, etc. and can make decisions pertaining to family life. That said, bringing a baby into this world is no easy feat, and one must be prepared for new responsibilities and changes galore.

Having a baby after 35

For one, a baby has his/her own little routine mapped out (which of course you know nothing about). Adjusting to the baby’s demands at all hours of the day and night requires an almost superhuman effort both on your part and that of your spouse or partner- not to mention buckets of patience and dedication

Let’s face it- the energy levels and endurance one had at 22 is definitely not the same at say, 35.  If a baby comes along when one is relatively younger, one accepts the addition and carries on with life by adjusting and modifying the routine along the way. Physically speaking, the human body is fitter at 22 than at 35, no matter how agile the person may be for his/her age.

At 22, we have a greater capacity to deal with whatever life throws at us. This is probably because we are more prepared mentally to take whatever comes at us- be it job issues, family issues, social issues, et al- having just stepped out into the big bad world makes us more prepared, so to speak, to soak in whatever we can. This same may be applicable to raising a family, not to mention the smaller age difference helps when your kid hits the terrible teens.

Things can get difficult after when having a baby after 35, especially when a newborn infant happens to rule the roost and somehow changes your entire routine. By itself, pregnancy is tiring and takes its toll on the new mother. Your body’s ability to bounce back to normal after 35 will take much longer too, and you have to be content with your baby’s inbuilt “terms and conditions”.

Pregnancy does put a lot strain on the human body, and this happens to be more pronounced once you hit your 30s. Apart from certain pregnancy related issues that occur in ‘late mothers’, the mental and physical strain can also get a lot more difficult to handle.