According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the fertility rate for women aged 40 is up 3.4%. Indeed, the fertility rate for women over 40 years has tripled since the 1980s. For women aged 20 and under, the fertility rate is the largest decrease, a decrease of 7.1%.

Why does the fertility rate increase for 40 years and over?

According to the report, in most developed countries, women are increasingly delaying their maternity for long-term studies that lead to a later professional start and a slower career progression. Maternity is also expensive, and the uncertainty of the labor market forces to delay pregnancy, especially in large cities.

Even if we understand the delay in maternity because of several social phenomena, it is better to be pregnant before the age of 35 for health reasons. If this is not the case, rest assured: it is now said that 40 years is the new 30 years ... Although it is the body that decides above all.

Source: marieclaire.co.uk