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Post deleted by Captain_Mom

This is such an emotive issue for a lot of women, especially those of more mature years, still desperate for children. But personally, I feel that there has to be a point when you're just not meant to have a baby and for me, I believe that once a woman has gone through menopause (at the usual age of 50 approx) then that is her body's way of letting her know that she just shouldn't have children after that point.
If you're a young woman, say 28, who experiences a premature menopause, then that is different. There is a medical reason for that and the woman is still young and could cope with a baby and all the disruption that that brings, but an older woman, who is close to retirement age, shouldn't be able to obtain treatment.
This is just MY personal opinion. It may seem harsh to some and feel free to disagree with me, but let me know what you think. Perhaps there is something I haven't considered.

I am 22 and having my first, but a freind of mine at work was 43 when she had her first and everything went fine although she was very careful about what she did during the pregnancy. I feel it is up to the individual to decide

I think you should start when you're ready and end when nature tells you it's time to stop!

Meg