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"Late Bloomers: Navigating Fatherhood in Later Years"
personal-stories2 years ago

"Late Bloomers: Navigating Fatherhood in Later Years"

Ezra, a 72-year-old man from Brooklyn, became a first-time father at the age of 69. After years of trying to conceive, he and his wife used an egg donor and underwent a surgical procedure to finally have a child. Despite initial worries about his age and physical limitations, Ezra has embraced fatherhood and feels more competent as time goes on. He draws on his experience as a family lawyer to prioritize his daughter's needs and aims to provide her with support and opportunities. While he contemplates his mortality, Ezra cherishes the time he has with his daughter and hopes to have a strong relationship with her. He doesn't let judgment from others about his age affect him and remains focused on being the best dad he can be.

The Health Risks of Babies Born to Older Dads, Al Pacino's Case at 83.
health2 years ago

The Health Risks of Babies Born to Older Dads, Al Pacino's Case at 83.

Men who become fathers after the age of 40, let alone 60, are at risk of passing on physical and mental conditions to their offspring, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorder, poor social functioning, and lower intelligence. Children born to men over 45 are over five times more likely to have an autism spectrum disorder and 13 times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD. Men should consider banking sperm before they are 35 or at least before 45.

Robert De Niro Becomes Older New Father for the 7th Time.
lifestyle2 years ago

Robert De Niro Becomes Older New Father for the 7th Time.

Robert De Niro, 79, has become a father for the seventh time, joining the exclusive club of older new fathers. The birth date and mother's name have not been disclosed. A 2018 study found that men aged 55 and older accounted for only 111,130 births over a decade. Older fathers are associated with a higher risk of medical issues in children, including prematurity, low birthweight, and the need for intensive care. The overall risk to children is still relatively low, but research has suggested that the children of older fathers have increased risks for neuropsychiatric problems.