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Later Motherhood and Longevity
An analysis from Boston University found that women who had their last child after age 33 were nearly twice as likely to live to age 95 compared to those who finished childbearing before 29.
Researchers explain that this association reflects slower biological aging, rather than childbirth itself extending lifespan.
The study followed 462 women and highlighted that fertility at older ages is a marker of overall reproductive health.
Additional findings published in Menopause further supported the link between later childbirth and increased longevity.
These insights suggest that reproductive aging may mirror the body’s broader biological aging process.
Source: The Brain Maze
