What is a good age to have your first child?

I'm 23 with my first child and thought when I was pregnant that I was too young, but I feel I was ready now. My mom was 29 before she had her first and said that she had a rough pregnancy and delivery. I definately would not want to be 50 and having a child because you wouldn't be able to do many things with them.

I was 22 and I felt I was ready. I definetly think you should be over 18. I think it all depends on the person and how responsible and mature they are.

I think around 27 is a good age. I had one at 17, 22, and 35. I was better with the second one at 22 but still was not really finanicial ready. Now at 35, I believe I am at a great age.

I had by first child two weeks before I turned 22. I am glad that I had mine this young I able to enjoy my kids. And When they go off to college I will still be young enough to enjoy going on wild vaction and all that good stuff.

It depends on the person. I'm 25 and having my first but I know friends that are 35 and still not ready for a baby! I would say 45 is getting in the older range just because of the dangers to the mother. With a good care person and proper procautions I'm sure it can be made safer.

I was 21..definately was ready..but it depends on the person too....you could be 30 and not grown up enough to raise a child..

I think around 23 is a good age to start. Most women are mature enough by then to face the Responsibilities. Age they should stop is around 35-40. Who wants to be in their 60s and still having kids under 18? I have a friend 48 who just had a baby 11 months ago. To me, that is too old even if you are physically still old enough to have one.

I think in your early to mid 30's is a good age because you are more financially stable and you have a better sense of who you are as a person. You are still young but more mature than you were in your 20's.

18 is pretty young. Your energy level is a factor I've found you need! I had my first at 26 and wish I was a little younger. I am 32 now with my second only 3 and I'm beat! I know moms in thier late 30's pregnant and it's rough. So early 20's is probably a good idea.

In my opinion no younger than 18 and no older than 50. Between those two ages its really up to the couple having the child. It depends on their economic status and their maturity level. The couple has to make sure they are both ready for a huge responsibility of a child. There can be no second doubts.

I dont think there is a right age, I strongly believe in fete, I had my boy when I was 19 (20 by the time I gave birth) everyone's body is different. I personally would not wish to have children after the age of 45?

I was 20 when i had my fist baby. Any younger than that I think is a little young. Mot of my sisters had their first younger. Also think its a good idea to have all your going to before 30. Although i have known a lot that have had later. Just any later you have to think of the age you will be when they are in highschool and if you will be up to the teen years at an older age.

I think anything under 18 is too young. After that, its a personal choice. I was 18 when I had my son and I wont lie and say I was completely ready. However, I dont regret it at all. I actually enjoy knowing that when my son is an adult, I still wont be that old. lol

I was 18 when I had my first son and man that was hard!! I personally didn't feel like I was ready. When all of my friends were going out on friday I was at home with my son...I love him very much don't get me wrong, but there is just alot that comes along with age. I just had my third at 24 and differece between them, dealing with my age, is AMAZING!! At 18 it was alot hareder. Now at 26 I have alot more patience and I am way more calm. It was just alot harder for me bing that I was so young. But I don't think anyone is ever "ready" to have a baby...you never know:)

Well I think That it would be good to be at least 18 but not older than 40. I had my first at 17, my second at 18 and I am now pregnant with my third at 21.

I agree that it's a personal choice. I think older than 45 or 50 would be tougher, both for health reasons and because the children won't have their parents for as long. If you can choose to become pregnant, then I'd say at least 20, although I believe that younger moms can still be competent and wonderful :)

Honestely I am only 17, I don't have any children but I am somewhat eager to get one. I think a child would fill gap in my life right now. But I am still not ready for the responsibility.

i think the best age to have your first child is ...when youre life is very good build.

I was 21 when I had my child. It's a good age, as you need your energy.

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