Every Mom Has A Journey towards becoming a Mom, at Last
Fertility in women over the age of 40 is one of the most challenging areas in the field of fertility. The reason for this is the natural decline in fertility as women age. Not only do egg supplies plummet with age, but also the quality of the eggs. By quality we refer to the egg’s ability to create a chromosomally normal embryo, and as women age that declines. [Read more...]
by: empowher
Dr. Adamson shares if he is seeing an increase of women having babies at an older age. [Read more...]
By Sue Chambers
Medically, there are no reasons not to get pregnant when you reach 40 years old as long as your health is stable and your reproductive system can still handle the pregnancy. More often, socio-cultural factors greatly affect our beliefs and may deeply affect women who want to experience motherhood even at the age of 40. Although it’s not an ideal situation, the case is not hopeless. There are lots of success stories worldwide wherein age is not a hindrance if you really want to conceive. However, to get pregnant over 40 will entail a lot of factors. You must decide whether you want it naturally or with the use of medical treatments. [Read more...]
By Bimla Devi
The Good Points
Being in your early twenties and thirties pursuing a career can put any thought of motherhood on the back burner, however you have now had more time to make an impression on your career. A woman over 40 may perhaps be more ready to become a parent than say someone who has not as yet fulfilled her working ambitions. This is not to say older mum’s are any less ambitious, on the contrary, however possibly more relaxed. [Read more...]
It can be frustrating when we want something and cannot have it. This frustration and impatience can apply to many situations, especially those who are seeking to get pregnant. The most frequently asked question by someone in this category is, “Why can I not get pregnant?” Couples in this category must know that there is the miracle of pregnancy that can occur at anytime. [Read more...]
No matter what age you are, most people would wish for a child to continue their genetic line or to uphold their family legacy. They know very well that the mere presence of a child far outweighs the costs of taking care of the child. Thus, many women still find themselves yearning for a child at 40 years of age or have already become pregnant at such an age. [Read more...]
2011 was the year the term “sandwich generation” really hit home for the first time. It was the year I turned 51 and my son turned 5. It was the year my father-in-law entered the hospital and never came home, while my mother marked her two year anniversary as a widow. Her ex-husband (my father) would soon need round the clock nursing care. [Read more...]
By Toni Bostrom
Women in their 40s have usually delayed pregnancy to seek career goals and enjoy financial stability. These women hold stable jobs, ensuring a future which is financially secure for their child. [Read more...]
Congratulations you’re expecting a baby! You’ve waited, prayed and are excited about your first baby. Whether you decide to tell the world or just secretly bask for a while in the wonder of future motherhood, here are a few pointers to prepare you in telling your big news. [Read more...]
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