IS THERE A RUSH TO HAVE A BABY? HERE’S WHAT SCIENCE SAYS.

PHOTOGRAPH BY GIOVANNI GAGLIARDI, ALAMY

Time really is an enemy to women’s fertility. The natural decline in the number of eggs is the biggest factor, but heavy smoking or drinking or STDs could close the window even faster, researchers say. (Pictured above, ultrasound images of a fetus.) What should women do if they do not have a partner or sound financial footing by a certain age? Specialists have a few suggestions. Read the full story here. Please consider getting our digital report and magazine by subscribing here.