When is the best age to have a baby?

Women tend to think the best time to start a family is when they’re ready, but experts warn against delaying parenthood, says Áilín Quinlan.

WHEN should a woman start a family? It’s an issue which always provokes heated discussion — as can be seen in the online responses to our question, what’s the best time to have a baby?

The majority viewpoint seems to be that women should have a first baby whenever they want, when the time is right — but the fertility experts beg to differ.