More women in Ireland are having children in their late 30s and 40s. Nearly one in two births are to women aged 35 or older, and 11.7% are to women over 40. Factors contributing to later childbearing include economic pressures, spending more time in education, and the housing crisis. Delaying childbirth is associated with increased medical risks and a higher probability of complications during pregnancy and delivery. The trend toward older maternal age affects a substantial portion of births and has implications for maternity services, prenatal care planning, and public health policy.
More women in Ireland are having children in their late 30s and 40s. The National Maternity Hospital's annual report has revealed that last year, nearly one in two births were to women aged 35 or older. Of those, 11.7pc were over 40.
Factors can include economic pressures, spending more time in education and the housing crisis
However, the report also cautions that having children at an older age can increase the risk of complications.
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