Is it selfish to have a baby at 45?

Having a baby at any age is a personal choice affected by many other factors, including but not limited to, financial stability, career, housing, health, relationships, and lifestyle goals. Having a baby at age 40 or older isn’t a selfish thing to do, and there are some benefits to having a child later in life, such as having career and relationship stability, financial security, as well as being more emotionally and mentally prepared for parenthood.