Might giving birth later help you live longer? Longevity experts explain the link between lifespan and motherhood

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Might giving birth later help you live longer? Longevity experts explain the link between lifespan and motherhood

By Kerry Law

2 months ago

6 min read

Does giving birth at the ‘advanced maternal age’ of 35 or above mean you’ll be blowing out the candles on your 100th birthday cake? Well, the research suggests that late motherhood could equal a longer life – but it’s complex. Here, experts in reproductive health reveal what’s really going on for later life mothers, and highlight the good news for women who are child-free.


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