Having a baby, or babies, in your 30s is the new norm. Maybe you waited because you were focusing on other life goals such as traveling, completing an education, or establishing a career. Maybe you just weren’t ready yet. Either way, you’re not alone. These days, American women in their mid-to-late 30s are giving birth at a higher rate than women in their 20s, according to the latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (1).