X
theAsianparent Logo
theAsianparent Logo
Product GuideSign in
  • Pregnancy
    • Due date calculator
    • I'm pregnant
    • Trying To Conceive
    • Labour
    • After birth
    • Baby loss
  • Parenting
    • Parenting & Play by Friso
    • Parent's Guide
    • Relationship & Sex
  • Ages & Stages
    • Baby
    • Toddler
    • Pre-schooler
    • Kids
    • Pre-teen & Teen
  • Feeding & Nutrition
    • Diseases-Injuries
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Meal Planner
    • Health
    • Allergies & Conditions
    • Vaccinations
  • Education
    • Pre-School
    • Primary School
    • Secondary School
    • Primary School Directory
  • Lifestyle
    • Money
    • Travel & Leisure
    • Fashion
    • Home
    • Fitness
    • Contests & promotions
  • News
    • International
    • Health
    • Celebrity
    • Singapore
  • Money Parenting
    • Tips for Parents
    • Tips for Toddlers
    • Tips for Older Kids
    • The 5 Personas
  • TAP Recommends
  • Shopping
  • Press Releases
  • Project Sidekicks
  • Community
  • Advertise With Us
  • Contact Us
  • Become A Contributor
  • VIP

Women Who Have Children After the Age of 35 Have Sharper Minds After Menopause

3 min read
Women Who Have Children After the Age of 35 Have Sharper Minds After MenopauseWomen Who Have Children After the Age of 35 Have Sharper Minds After Menopause

Pregnancy in your 30s is a mixed bag: though it comes with its drawbacks, it does have some up-sides, like this long-term benefit researchers just uncovered.

A new study has found that women who have babies after 35 become mentally sharper after menopause, Independent reports.

It wasn’t just the age that they had their last baby that factored into these women’s postmenopausal cognitive health. The researchers found two other factors — the women who performed better in tests also:

  • used hormonal contraceptives for more than 10 years
  • began their menstrual cycle before turning 13
  • didn’t carry their pregnancy to term
  • gave birth to two children

These are all linked to estrogen and progesterone, hormones that are linked to brain chemistry and brain development.

'The study provides strong evidence that there is a positive association between later age at last pregnancy and late-life cognition'

pregnancy in 30s

The researchers aren’t saying that women should wait until they’re 35 to have their last baby. “Based on the findings, we would certainly not recommend that women wait until they’re 35 to close their family,” lead author Roksana Karim told the University of South California's official publication. “But the study provides strong evidence that there is a positive association between later age at last pregnancy and late-life cognition.”

It can be harder to get pregnant when you’re older, and there are plenty of drawbacks, but at least this is one more benefit to take note of if you decide to have a baby later in life.

Women get pregnant in their 30s for many reasons. Some decided to hold motherhood off until they’re more secure in their career, while others waited simply because they just weren’t ready. No matter what age you decide to start your family, pregnancy will come with its advantages and drawbacks. Here are some of the pros and cons that come with having a baby in your 30s, from BabyCenter.

pregnancy in 30s

Partner Stories
Welcoming a Newborn 101: 4 Handy Tips that All New Dads Should Know
Welcoming a Newborn 101: 4 Handy Tips that All New Dads Should Know
Conceiving In The New Normal: Your Ultimate Guide To Successful Pregnancy
Conceiving In The New Normal: Your Ultimate Guide To Successful Pregnancy
3 things you should do now if you’re trying to conceive naturally
3 things you should do now if you’re trying to conceive naturally
Reducing The Risk Of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: What You Should Know
Reducing The Risk Of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: What You Should Know

Pros

  • You’d know yourself better than you did back in your 20s.
  • Women in their 40s are less flexible and might find it more difficult to have a child.
  • If you’re a 30-something, you’re probably earning more than you did when you were in your 20s.
  • You’d have more energy now than you would in your 40s.

Cons

  • It’s more difficult for you to get pregnant.
  • Your risk of having a miscarriage or a baby with Down syndrome gets higher after 35.
  • You also risk more pregnancy-related complications.

 

Be sure to check out theAsianparent Community for more insightful stories, questions, and answers from parents and experts alike. If you have any insights, questions or comments regarding the topic, please share them in our Comment box below. 

Got a parenting concern? Read articles or ask away and get instant answers on our app. Download theAsianparent Community on iOS or Android now!

ddc-calendar
Get ready for the baby’s arrival by adding your due date.
OR
Calculate your due date
img
Written by

Cristina Morales

  • Home
  • /
  • Trying To Conceive
  • /
  • Women Who Have Children After the Age of 35 Have Sharper Minds After Menopause
Share:
  • What Are the Risks? Pregnancy in Your 20s, 30s, 40s

    What Are the Risks? Pregnancy in Your 20s, 30s, 40s

  • Pregnancy After 35 Naturally: What Millennials Must Know

    Pregnancy After 35 Naturally: What Millennials Must Know

  • An Open Letter to My Husband's Mistress: "You Broke Our Marriage, but You Didn't Break Me"

    An Open Letter to My Husband's Mistress: "You Broke Our Marriage, but You Didn't Break Me"

  • Singaporean Sugar Baby Spills The Beans On What Life Is Like With A Sugar Daddy

    Singaporean Sugar Baby Spills The Beans On What Life Is Like With A Sugar Daddy

app info
get app banner
  • What Are the Risks? Pregnancy in Your 20s, 30s, 40s

    What Are the Risks? Pregnancy in Your 20s, 30s, 40s

  • Pregnancy After 35 Naturally: What Millennials Must Know

    Pregnancy After 35 Naturally: What Millennials Must Know

  • An Open Letter to My Husband's Mistress: "You Broke Our Marriage, but You Didn't Break Me"

    An Open Letter to My Husband's Mistress: "You Broke Our Marriage, but You Didn't Break Me"

  • Singaporean Sugar Baby Spills The Beans On What Life Is Like With A Sugar Daddy

    Singaporean Sugar Baby Spills The Beans On What Life Is Like With A Sugar Daddy

Get advice on your pregnancy and growing baby. Sign up for our newsletter
  • Pregnancy
    • Baby
    • Education
    • Events
    • Allergies & Conditions
  • Family Occasions
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Child Safety
    • Health
    • Diseases-Injuries
  • Lifestyle
    • Home
    • Money
    • Feeding & Nutrition
    • Diet & Weightloss
  • Normal Delivery
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Behaviour
    • Secondary School
    • Formula Feeding
  • Ages & Stages
    • Latching & Concerns
    • Festivals & Holidays
    • Education
    • Pre-teen & Teen
  • More
    • TAP Community
    • Advertise With Us
    • Contact Us
    • Become a Contributor


  • Singapore flag Singapore
  • Thailand flag Thailand
  • Indonesia flag Indonesia
  • Philippines flag Philippines
  • Malaysia flag Malaysia
  • Sri-Lanka flag Sri Lanka
  • India flag India
  • Vietnam flag Vietnam
  • Australia flag Australia
  • Japan flag Japan
  • Nigeria flag Nigeria
  • Kenya flag Kenya
© Copyright theAsianparent 2022. All rights reserved
About Us|Team|Privacy Policy|Terms of Use |Sitemap HTML
  • Tools
  • Articles
  • Feed
  • Poll

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

theAsianparent heart icon
We’d like to send you notifications for the latest news and updates on pregnancy.