Popsugar Family Babies Benefits of Being an Older Mom 15 Reasons Being an Older Mom Rocks May 16, 2014 by Leah Rocketto View On One Page Photo 6 of 15 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 6 You're in Good Company You may be surrounded by younger moms on the playground, but 11 percent of first-time mothers are 35 years old or older. Previous Next Start Slideshow BabiesPregnancyParenting