Giving birth to a second child at 36? Careful consideration is needed In today\’s society, more and more women are balancing career and family. Some women may choose to prioritize their careers when they are young, giving up the opportunity to have children. However, when they reach a certain age, they will face the pressure of fertility problems. For a 36-year-old woman, should she have a second child? The following is a discussion from the age, physical, financial and family perspectives. Age should be considered: 36 years old may already have a certain pressure to have children. Age is one of the primary considerations for a woman when deciding when to have children.