45-Year-Old Mom Defends Choice to Have Baby Amidst Criticism
TikToker Patti Avery Schmidt, who had a baby at 45, defended her decision to become a parent later in life after facing criticism. She explained that not everyone is ready or able to have a baby early, and that factors such as finding the right partner, financial stability, and infertility can play a role. Schmidt also addressed concerns about increased risks of chromosomal abnormalities and disputed the notion that older moms have less energy. Many viewers supported her perspective and shared their own positive experiences with older moms. The trend of women having their first child after age 35 is increasing in the US.