While cocaine's effects are usually immediate, the effect it can have on a fetus may last a lifetime. Babies born to mothers who smoke crack cocaine during pregnancy -- so-called ''crack babies'' -- usually have their own set of physical and mental problems.hile cocaine's effects are usually immediate, the effect it can have on a fetus may last a lifetime. Babies born to mothers who smoke crack cocaine during pregnancy -- so-called ''crack babies'' -- usually have their own set of physical and mental problems.
Last year, there were 27,000 babies born to momâs over 40. The study was done to help women understand their fertility lifecycle. They still argue that the safest time to have a baby is between 20 and 35. In fact, 30% of 35 year olds need more than a year to conceive while only 5% of 25 year olds need this much time.
The data suggests that patients up to 55 who are carefully selected and well-managed can have safe pregnancies. A womanâs right to have a baby should be based on medical factânot social judgment. Finding a consensus on âhow old is too oldâ based on safety would level the reproductive playing field between women and men.