“The longer you wait to have a baby, the more risks you will face.” The average age of first-time mothers in Ireland now stands at 31.6 years – which is an increase of two-and-a-half months since last year. And – maybe more importantly – nearly two full years (21.5 months) older than they were back […]
3 years ago
Irish first-time mums are among the oldest in Europe. And according to a new study, carried out at the Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital, this is leading to more first-time mums than ever delivering via C-section. In fact, the HSE’s rcently published Perinatal Statistics Report has found the number of first-time mothers in Ireland […]
4 years ago
Maternal age is increasing all over the Western world, having now reached the average age of 31 for first-time mothers in Ireland, the highest in Europe as it stands. But much as experts are warning about all the possible risks of leaving motherhood so late, becoming a mother in your 30s or even 40s is […]
6 years ago
Ireland has the oldest mums in Europe.
7 years ago
If you are facing the end of your 20s and still haven’t met Mr. Right, or in your mid 30s and only now ready to face the responsibility that is motherhood, this will be a nice read for you. According to the UK Independent, your 30s are your golden years for bringing babies into this […]
9 years ago