Story: Pregnancy, birth and baby care

Older mothers

Bridget (left) had her first child at age 39, while Judy (right) did so at 45. They explain the benefits of having children later in life.

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Kerryn Pollock, 'Pregnancy, birth and baby care - Birth rates', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/video/26177/older-mothers (accessed 29 March 2024)

Story by Kerryn Pollock, published 5 May 2011, reviewed & revised 24 Oct 2018