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Record numbers of births to older mothers are putting maternity units under ''intense pressure'' as midwifery faces a retirement time bomb.
The number of babies born in England and Wales to women in their 30s and 40s has now risen to a level not seen since the 1930s.
The NHS claims it needs another 2,500 midwives to cope with the growing number of older mothers, who are at greater risk of complications.
So, are older mums being selfish putting too much strain on our health services? Or should women have the right to become a mum at whatever age they like?
Tina Malone, who had her first child at 17 and her second at 50, told Good Morning Britain she disagrees with those who say it is selfish to have a baby later on in life.
The Shameless star said she felt financially secure and in better health when she became mum to her second daughter, aged 50, following IVF treatment.
Royal College of Midwives Chief Executive Cathy Warwick says maternity units are under pressure because of the growing number of women choosing to have children later on in life.
She told Good Morning Britain, ''Older mums are more likely to experience complications, which means they need more care.
''We have no problem with women having babies older ... but what we're saying is that's one of the reasons why we need to make sure we've got enough midwives in our health services so that every person gets the care they deserve.''
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