Advantages of getting pregnant in 20s

High fertility rate

Your chances of getting pregnant stand very high in your 20s. As per a research, you are at the best fertility level when you are 24. From medical perspective, 20s is the best age frame for getting pregnant. A woman is at the highest fertility level at the age of twenty four. Every woman is born with millions of eggs at the time of birth. But only 300000 eggs are released during reproductive years. Out of 300000 eggs only four hundred eggs are released from the ovaries. Age is a very big factor in case of fertility. With the increasing age, eggs also become less viable and less in number.

Less possibilities of complications

A young woman is able to conceive healthy baby without any future complications as compared to the older woman, who stand more susceptible to the genetic complications. With increasing age, chances of miscarriage also increase and woman’s body doesn't stand strong for holding a healthy baby. In your 20s you are also free from health disorders or diabetes like diseases. 20s is the right age for woman for getting pregnant. In this age, they are also free from premature labor and low birth rate problems. According to medical research you have the same fertility rate in early 20s and late 20s.
 

Most of the Indian women have their first baby at the age of 24. According to Indian culture, this is the right age for becoming responsible and starting a new life with your partner and baby. Grandparents equally become happy when they get their grand children. They also play with baby and actively participate in all baby activities. 
 

Good health results in better parenting

During this time, you are more flexible and even better at parenting. Late marriages usually end up with boring life. It would be better for you to get married in 20s and conceive babies in the same decade. 

How to increase the chances of getting pregnant during 20s

Avoid the use of birth control pills

You should be aware that birth control pills can affect your fertility level so you should choose them wisely. Don’t forget to consult with your doctor before making any final decision. You should be extra careful when selecting your birth control pills. Remember that birth control pills do not make you infertile but it can delay your pregnancy up to one year.
 

Avoid bad habits and maintain hygiene

Women under 25 are more susceptible to the sexually transmitted diseases. This infection greatly affects your fertility level. You should take the treatment for these diseases at the right time for making your reproduction system better. Sometimes these diseases are even transferred to the baby. The common sexually transmitted diseases are hepatitis B and HIV AIDS. During your 20s, you suffer from various bad social habits like smoking or drinking. These things are not good for your baby and can also affect your fertility level. So you should avoid these bad habits during your 20s.
 

Watch the weight

If you will not avoid these bad habits then you may suffer from various birth problems like miscarriage, low birth rate or low weight baby. Also say no to the drugs. These are equally harmful for your baby. You should also try to maintain your body weight. You should not be very thin or over weight. As an imbalanced body fails to support the fertile egg.
 

Take good amount of vitamins/folic acid supplements

Taking prenatal vitamins in large quantity increases the chances of getting pregnant. Folic acid is also an essential requirement during pregnancy. If your body doesn’t have enough folic acid then you should take supplements for this purpose. All prenatal vitamins or folic acid supplements are easily available in the market. Also prefer a balanced diet full of all essential nutrients. These nutrients make your body capable of holding a healthy baby. In case of any infertility problem you should consult with doctor immediately. The reason for infertility may be irregular menstruation cycles or over stress during working hours.
 

Disadvantages of getting pregnant in the 20s

Hampered Career Life

If you become pregnant in your 20s then you will have to compromise with your career life. Most of the Indian women are ready to sacrifice their careers when it comes to pregnancy. But at the same time, there are women who are not ready for taking this hard step with their career. This is very complicated situation for a woman where she has to make a selection between motherhood and career. It is very difficult for a woman to manage both work life and personal life. Her health is also badly affected by the hectic schedule. 
 

No strong financial background

In your 20s, you are not so much financially strong. This is the time when you start your career and coming of a new member in the family only increases your expenses. So you should not forget to think from this prospect also. Your baby demands best parenting from you. This is also a struggling period for the parents and it is very difficult for them to think about a new family member.

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