Katie Hopkins slams older mothers: “Having babies in your fifties is unnatural and harmful”

Katie Hopkins has spoken out against women having babies in their 50s, dubbing it "unnatural" and telling them is is "harmful for a child"

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by Kayleigh Dray |
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Katie Hopkins, 38, has spoken out against women having babies in their fifties, dubbing it "unnatural" and "harmful for a child".

Speaking in her Yahoo! column, she said: "At 50 your body is going to be quite shocked if you do something as unnatural as trying to have a baby.

"And just because IVF has made it possible doesn’t make it right.

"Just because you were too busy working, or spent too long waiting for Mr Right to come along does not mean you can do the wrong thing and catch up on childbirth when you get your bus pass."

She went on to explain that she had her first baby aged 28, saying that , even in your twenties, having a baby is "exhausting stuff" that requires the "stamina of ten men".

Katie Hopkins has asked women to sacrifice their younger years for children
Katie Hopkins has asked women to sacrifice their younger years for children

The television personality went on to emotionally talk about how becoming a mother is a massive step - and that you will have to make "endless sacrifices" for your child.

She said: "Sacrificing time in your thirties for a baby is the ultimate gift you can give your child. You are financially secure, physically strong and mentally equipped to be the best mum you can be. Hogging that time to yourself is your decision. But not one you can regret and overturn at 50.

"Science may have allowed us to cheat the system with donor eggs and IVF. But cheating your child out of a meaningful relationship with their mother as they grow up is surely the biggest con of all."

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