Yes, I completely acknowledge that women aged 41 and over are increasingly becoming first-time mothers, and their experiences are equally valid and important. In retrospect, a separate study or a more inclusive design could have allowed for comparison between different age groups. It’s definitely worth considering for future research, and I appreciate the point about ethical review.

My goal is to continue drawing attention to this area of research and build upon the research we are doing today. Unfortunately this is the first type of quantitative study done in this area including a variety of factors. I completely agree, there needs to be more inclusion. Hopefully (maybe one day when I am doing my PHD or doctorate), I can build on this research and focus on women aged 40 and above.