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Love & Life, Sorted
A Cambridge PhD sociologist's intimate, no-BS talk about love, family and everything in between.
Join Dr. Sandy To, marriage and family sociologist and author of the acclaimed book, China’s Leftover Women: Late Marriage among Professional Women and its Consequences (Routledge), featured in TIME, CNN, BBC, and more, for no-BS conversations about the stuff that really matters: dating as a high-powered career woman, finding a marriage partner over 30, who's doing the work in the marriage, what's the catch on motherhood and fertility etc.
Whether you're single and skeptical, married and mystified, or parenting through chaos...Let's sort life, one chat at a time!
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Love & Life, Sorted
How Old is Too Old to Have a Child? Pros, Cons, and Real-Life Stories on Late Parenthood
In this episode of Love and Life, Sorted (formerly Date Right 4 Your Type), we dive into the controversial question: How old is too old to have a child? Drawing from a real Hong Kong case of a 58-year-old woman welcoming her second baby, we explore the challenges of late pregnancy, including declining energy levels, limited time with your kids, and the emotional burden on children. We discuss fertility journeys, biological clocks, egg freezing, adoption options, and why waiting too long might be selfish—even for men who don't face the same ticking clock. Whether you're planning a family, considering solo parenthood, or curious about modern fertility miracles like IVF, this honest chat offers practical advice and heartfelt insights.
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🔑Key Topics
- The case of a 58-year-old woman having her second child
- Health risks, energy levels, and recovery challenges in late pregnancies
- Emotional and practical burdens on children of older parents, including limited time together and caregiving responsibilities
- Why having kids late might be seen as selfish, from both women's and men's perspectives
- Fertility options like egg freezing, IVF, adoption, and solo parenting for those who haven't found a partner
- “The Stork and I” single motherhood coaching for women considering solo parenting
- Philosophical questions on why we have children and the importance of considering the child's long-term well-being
- Advice on taking control of your fertility journey to avoid regrets
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