The rise of older new mothers - the good, bad and different of the growing trend

In the last 10 years, we have suddenly seen a spike in older new moms. What does it mean - you ask? Well, more Indian women are probably choosing marriage in their 20s but taking their own sweet time in having kids or not. Several studies have suggested that millennials are far less inclined to have children than previous generations. Most of us are still thinking we are old kids and not real adults.

A Reddit user says, "We didn¡¯t get to experience the normal adult experience so we don¡¯t identity with the people who did."

Some couples who have taken the plunge to have children in their 30s and 40s are experiencing the good but also the bad and different like any other motherhood.

Here's taking a look at the good, bad, and amusing bit of this growing trend.

The Good

The good thing about being an old new mother is that there will always be financial independence. Most women are working, ambitious, know what they want from their life and have crystal clear goals. And when you are a woman in your 30s, career is definitely at a better position which means a secure environment for raising children. The child also grows up to see both his parents up and about.

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Many older mothers know what they are signing up for. They know the storm and feelings a child can bring into their world and they are a tad bit more emotionally prepared and confident in their parenting abilities than a young mother.

Older new moms have had the tequilas and the margaritas and are ready to adapt to the slow living and healthy eating, which is perfect for the child and the new mommy.

The Bad

This is before you want a child. If you do, the whole fertility challenges like conceiving naturally to increased risk of pregnancy complications can come into play. Also, when for an older new mom, it can get a little hectic. We can't deal with our back issues, cervical neck problems, constant headaches, imagine having a little one who wants to be entertained all the time. Growing children require you to have more energy and stamina, so forget lying in bed the whole day scrolling through reels.

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Older mothers in India usually face societal judgment or stigma related to their age and parenting decisions, which can impact their self-esteem. So brace yourselves up and learn the art of moving on,

The different

Society¡¯s views on motherhood are slowly evolving, with increasing acceptance of women choosing to have children later in life. Also, you could feel a sense of generational gap with your child.

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There are many benefits to becoming a mother later in life, it's essential for older mothers to consider the potential health ad social challenges.

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