Women today are fearless when it comes to their age.  More and more we ignore the boundaries previously set up from decades of repression.  Unfortunately, one thing we cannot ignore is biology, which tells us that after the age of 30, our abilities to reproduce decline.   Even so, this does not deter us from trying to have children if that is what our heart desires.   Although entirely possible, getting pregnant after 42 is quite rare, so more often than not, women will look to infertility treatments for help.

Celine Dion and René Angélil have an obvious age gap in their marriage but they haven’t let that pull the plug on their dreams of becoming parents again. Over the last few months the French-Canadian couple has enlisted the help of a team of New York-based doctors. In 2004 Dion admitted they sought treatment for the birth of their first child, René-Charles.  Celine bore a son through In Vitro fertilizaton back in 2001 after trying to get pregnant the old fashioned way for six years.  The couple knew Dion’s career would put another child on hold for quite some time so more than eight years ago, they froze Angélil’s sperm for future use.  Now that Dion is done with Vegas with a career on hold, the perfect time came for them to give mini-René a little sibling. 

Often times, just as it is with celebrities, we spend so much of our life climbing the career ladder that we may not feel we have the time have a child.  By the time we are ready, able and willing, we might be a little older and in some cases older than our bodies may have intended.  In this case we may not have any other choice but to inquire about infertility treatments or adoption, which are both wonderful options.

While it’s always nice to expand your family, you have to consider that the older you become, the less time your child may have with you.  It’s tough to think about, but it’s an important issue.  If you are comfortable with your age and still up for the challenge of raising a rambunctious kid – and in Angélil’s case - into your twilight years, then kudos to you.  Children, although a challenge can also be the greatest joy in your life, so sit down and weigh your options.

There are various infertility treatments to consider if having a child the natural way is posing some problems.  It’s best to consult a specialist if you are keen on bringing a child into this world.  But keep in mind that no one but you can decide if having a child later in life is the right thing to do. As you can see, many celebrities have done with with great success.