Women have a lot to consider when it comes to getting pregnant. Though the news can sometimes come as a surprise, most prefer to plan ahead. So, what is the perfect age to have a baby?

Maybe you’re planning to be an older mother or fertility issues come into play for you and your partner. To clear things up, Women spoke exclusively to Dr. Alison Peck, Dr. Natalia Llarena, and Dr. Lisa Becht of HRC Fertility for an article written by Frances Dean titled “Doctors Break Down Your Options For Having Kids If You Want To Wait.”

Beginning a fertility journey can seem overwhelming. As a first step, you’ll want to book an appointment with an OBGYN as soon as possible. A thorough meeting with your doctor or a fertility specialist will give you a general idea of your stats and what options are available to you moving forward.

Dr. Peck, Dr. Llarena, and Dr. Becht go on to discuss the different steps in a fertility journey. They touch upon the importance of understanding your body and looking at various options such as prescription medications and in vitro fertilization (IVF). To learn more, read the entire article here.