40+ and Having a Baby? You May Live Longer

I had my little guy at 41 and I have loved every minute of being a mom.  I am 46 and would still like to have another!!!  I just wish I knew some older moms in my area to get together and discus issues --- and our kids.  I don't feel like I have as much in common with 20-30yr old moms.

I'm wondering if the connection is actually having babies older or if those who are more healthy naturally just tend to have babies later.  In other words, at 40 I would not have felt physically good enough to have a baby.  Whereas someone in better health, who would live longer anyway, would. 

I am 40 and due any day. This is good to hear because most of what I have heard the last nine months are all about the risks... my baby has, with in the last week, turned breech after being head down for the last several weeks, so it looks like I may be headed for a c section. I have three older children, the youngest of which is 16. I am looking forward to this one (although he was a major surprise) and looking forward to seeing if things are different "this time around".

I have had 3 babies in my forties. I am 45 now and would like another. I did not wait late in life to have children though. I had children in my 20's and 30's so I can compare the differences . Now I feel more confident in abilities and knowledge and do not waste time reading and trying to follow the latest advice from so called experts. I think women who can get pregnant  in their forties are healthier and could live longer just because they are healthier, not because they have babies. I do think little ones keep you feeling younger  mentally though. But my physical stamina was a little less now than in earlier pregnancies. 

I'm 37 and expecting my first...No problems and I'm thrilled to be becoming a mom!  I feel more settled and calm than I did in my 20's and early 30's.  I think I'll make a better parent than I would have when I was younger!

I just had my 3rd baby at 38 and I love it, I am a better mom now than when I had my first at 28!

hi, i am 41 and have about 8 more weeks to go to deliver twins.  I have 4 older boys ages 21,20,18 and 7.  This was a surprise but we are very excited about it.  I never thought i would have twins and especially at this age.  I noticed even with my 7 yo being about 10 yrs from my 18 yo it is different and i think you notice and appreciate more as you are older .  I am so excited for these two little ones to get here, it will be a whole new experience.

I had my daughter, who was my 3rd child at 41. I have two sons, who were 15 and 17 when she was born. It wasn't a planned thing but I can tell you life is a joy instead. I have found it easier to care for a newborn later in life than it was earlier. I guess it's because 1st of all my husband and I were well settled more financially stable to care for a newborn and I have had tons of support and help after I delivered her. I had my first two when I was 24 and 26..and life was tough during that time. I didn't really receive much support as my family was far from me, and my husband was away doing his residency in medical school (he's a heart surgeon). So it was a hassle to watch over a toddler and a newborn at the same time. With my daughter, I had more support and was able to rest more, since my sons and husband were often at home to help, making things easier. Also my husband has gotten the opportunity to spend time w/ a baby for the first time with my daughter since he works only 3 days a week now, as he had missed my sons' early years due to being away. He missed his sons' 1st milestones and such, but he can finally relieve that with our daughter. Now at 51, husband at 53, with my daughter at 10, sons 27 and 25 and a lovely daughter in law, life is a charm and couldn't ask for more. Now I am anxiously waiting for my first grandchild to come into the world soon!

What is this based on? Where's the research?