Biological clock: Are you too old to get pregnant?

Should you wait to get pregnant in your forties? (Photo: iStock)

I recently had a consult with a 50-something-year-old who wanted to know if she was too old to get pregnant. She was pleasantly surprised to hear that there are plenty of women on the upper side of the forties still pursuing conception.

Delaying childbearing is more common than before. Other competing lifestyle interests appear to precede education and career pathways. Unstable relationships, or even non-existent ones, is another reason.