 Having a child over the age of 35 comes with increased risk of preeclampsia, preterm birth, low birth weight, and other conditions that place both the fetus and mom at risk. So here's my take as a board certified OBGYN. Although there have been major advances in assistant reproductive technology and IVF over the past 20 years, the medical reality is that biologically the ideal age for pregnancy is generally considered to be in our 20s. However,