Pregnancy After 40

By Michelle Johnson

What's Pregnancy After 40 about?

Personal experiences and journeys for women who are trying to conceive or currently pregnant from other women and experts with natural pregnancy after 40 success stories.

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Pregnancy After 40 episodes:

01.17.2022
Episode 041 - A Renewed Life: How a Total Physical Transformation Led to Joy, Marriage & A New Baby at 40 w/ Melinda
An unhealthy first marriage resulted in an unhealthy, overweight, stay-at-home mom of 3 boys for our guest Melinda for years. As a divorcee, she then became responsible for caring for and financially supporting her sons and she didn’t know what...
11.14.2021
Episode 040 - "The Joy of Later Motherhood" Author, Fertility Coach and Speaker w/ Bettina Gordon
Mom at 44; Author at 46; Cancer-Kicker at 48; YouTuber at 50! After becoming a mother for the first time at 44 years old, writing a book titled, "The Joy of Later Motherhood" and then becoming a mentor and fertility...
09.07.2021
Episode 039 - The Unspoken Trauma of Pregnancy, Labor, Delivery and Postpartum Depression (PPD) w/ Mary Beth
While both of Mary Beth’s pregnancies were relatively healthy at 38 and 41, she is very candid in this “Pregnancy After 40” episode about the mental and physical toll that pregnancy had on her which prevented her from truly enjoying...
07.11.2021
Episode 038 - Natural Pregnancy at 44 After Years of Trying to Conceive Again w/ Leann
Brief Summary: An easy natural conception for her first child at 39 years old led Leann and her husband to believe that it would not take that long to conceive their second child. Several years later with a miscarriage along...
06.27.2021
Episode 037 - What to Expect When You Get Pregnant Over 40 w/ Michelle Johnson
In this solo episode with Host, Michelle Johnson, she talks about the following: * Overview of her over 40 pregnancies & update* The importance of prioritizing your health & mental well-being* 5 Things to Expect when you get pregnant at...
06.20.2021
Episode 036 - All Things Surrogacy w/ Birth Doula Linsey Griffith (Part 2 of 2)
Brief Summary: In this 2 part episode, Linsey Griffith, Doula and founder of "The Ohio Doula" group, shares her experience as a surrogate for 2 different couples, how and why she choose to be a surrogate. She also explains her...
06.13.2021
Episode 035 - All Things Hypnobirthing and Placenta Encapsulation w/ Birth Doula Linsey Griffith (Part 1 of 2)
In this 2 part episode interview, Linsey Griffith, Doula and founder of "The Ohio Doula" group, shares her expertise on the increasingly popular HYPNOBIRTHING technique during labor, placenta encapsulation process and procedure, and why so many women are now requesting...
05.30.2021
Episode 034 - Complete Lifestyle Change that Led to Baby after Loss w/ Emilia (Part 2 of 2)
In this 2-part episode, Emilia shares how her first miscarriage was one of the most devastating experiences that she had ever experienced. To get through it all, Emelia not only founded a community of women who had previous pregnancy losses,...
05.23.2021
Episode 033 - Complete Lifestyle Change that Led to Baby after Loss w/ Emilia (Part 1 of 2)
In this 2-part episode, Emilia shares how her first miscarriage was one of the most devastating experiences that she had ever experienced. To get through it all, Emelia not only founded a community of women who had previous pregnancy losses,...
05.16.2021
Episode 032 - Overcoming Postpartum Fatigue, Thyroid Disease, and Prenatal & Postpartum Chiropractic Care w/ Dr. Emily Kiberd
In this episode, Dr. Emily Kiberd shares how she helps women struggling with Postpartum thyroiditis, Hashimoto’s and how to workout without burning out as a new mama so you can feel your best and show up for the people that...
05.09.2021
Episode 031 - Pregnancy Over 50 - First Time Mom Has Her Rainbow Baby at 51 Years Old w/ Jake Leiske Willis
Traveling the world as a member of a singing group in her 20’s and 30’s, Jake reconnected with her life’s true love in her 40’s and immediately went to a reproductive specialist to try to conceive a baby while she...
04.25.2021
Episode 030 - Properly Nourishing a Growing Baby During Pregnancy w/ Nutritionist, Ryann Kipping
Join us this episode as Ryan Kipping, a clinically trained Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Lactation Educator, and Author of "The Feel-Good Pregnancy Cookbook" shares how she helps women feel confident in their ability to properly nourish a growing baby through...
04.18.2021
Episode 029 - First Baby Conceived Naturally at 45 Years Old After Several Failed IVF Transfers and Miscarriages w/ Katie
Being proactive about freezing her eggs “before it was too late” in her 30’s, Katie thought this was the responsible thing to do after her recent divorce until Mr. Right came along. A few years later, Katie met her husband...
04.11.2021
Episode 028 - How Diet, Nutrition, and Natural Herbs Can Affect, Decrease & Improve Fertility w/ Freya Morani
In this episode, Freya Morani, Birth Doula and Wellness & Fertility Consultant shares how diet and nutrition can and will improve your fertility and the services that she offers as a birth doula. About Freya Morani: Freya Mórani is the...
04.04.2021
Episode 027 - First Time Mom Over 40 Years Old After Multiple IVF Rounds and Hormone Treatments w/ Quinn (Part 2)
After having a highly lucrative career and achieving financial success, Q didn’t stress about having a baby until one day she realized that she was in her 40’s and was missing the one thing that would make her life complete...
04.04.2021
Episode 026 - First Time Mom Over 40 Years Old After Multiple IVF Rounds and Hormone Treatments w/ Quinn (Part 1)
After having a highly lucrative career and achieving financial success, Q didn’t stress about having a baby until one day she realized that she was in her 40’s and was missing the one thing that would make her life complete...
03.28.2021
Episode 025 - Preparing and Guiding Women Through Pregnancy, Birth and Parenthood w/ Deb Flashenberg
In this episode, Deb Flashenberg, a Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Director & Childbirth Educator and Founder of the "Prenatal Yoga Center" discusses:* How the "Prenatal Yoga Center" Guides you through the sometimes bumpy road of pregnancy, birth, and parenthood; *...
03.14.2021
Episode 024 - Unexpected Pregnancy After Infertility Diagnosis Due to Fibroids and Endometriosis w/ Sophia
Sophia was told in 2017 by her doctor that she would not need birth control because she had huge fibroids and endometriosis and informed that pregnancy was not possible. She accepted the fact that she wouldn’t have any more children...
03.01.2021
Episode 023 - Reducing the Risk of and Managing Gestational Diabetes with Diabetes Care Specialist, Casey Seiden
Casey Seiden, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist, has a passion for helping women to eat well together with their diabetes. She helps women with gestational diabetes, pre-diabetes, and type II diabetes have balanced blood sugars,...
02.14.2021
Episode 022 - Convincing Teenage Daughter One of the Biggest Hurdles to Having Surprise Baby at 41 w/ Jessica
Not having been on any form of birth control since her mid 30’s, neither Jessica, her husband or her 14-year-old daughter expected her to have a baby at 41 years old. And while Jessica and her husband soon embraced the...
01.31.2021
Episode 021 - Childbirth Educator and Founder of Birth Smarter for Expectant Moms of All Ages w/ Ashley Brichter
Ashley Brichter, a certified childbirth educator, birth and postpartum doula, and lactation counselor is the founder of Birth Smarter, which provides relevant and inclusive education for expectant parents virtually across the world. With over a decade of experience supporting new...
01.17.2021
Episode 020 - Managing a Healthy Pregnancy with Pre-diagnosed Anxiety and other Medications w/ Joanna
With her husband being told flat out that he would never be able to have children, both Joanna and her husband were shocked and excited when they found out that they were expecting a baby together. However, being treated for...
01.03.2021
Episode 019 - Dr. Ellen Wood shares her 20+ Years Experience as an IVF & Fertility Expert
Defining herself as a “Realist but also an Optimist” who treats patients, not numbers on paper, Dr. Ellen Wood has over 20 years of infertility experience and shares how she helps women in achieving their dreams of conceiving and having...
12.20.2020
Episode 018 - From Initial Surprise and Disappointment to Excitement for Mom's Pregnancy at 45 Years Old w/ Rachel
Already having 4 children, with her youngest being 14 years old, and thinking that she was done having children and accepting the fact that she was pre-menopausal, Rachel was stunned when she found out that she was unknowingly 18 weeks...
12.06.2020
Episode 017 - Fertility Specialist Interview w/ Dr. Robert Setton of Shady Grove Fertility
As a result of Dr. Robert Setton and his wife struggling with infertility and conceiving a baby on their own, he decided to changed his medical specialty from cardiology to reproductive endocrinology to assist other women and their partners to...
11.22.2020
Episode 016 - Giving Birth for the First Time at 48 Years Old Despite Having a Disability w/ Kelly
As an athlete all of her life, Kelly was devastated when she became disabled as a result of a spinal condition in her early 30’s. Soon confined to a wheelchair Kelly found peace and encouragement in her friend turned husband,...
11.09.2020
Episode 015 - From Multiple Miscarriages to Multiple Babies in Her 40's w/ Jenny
Jenny’s first pregnancy in her 20’s ended tragically when she went into preterm labor and had to deliver her son 24 weeks due to having an incompetent cervix. Understandably devastated, Jenny and her husband tried to conceive several years later...
10.25.2020
Episode 014 - First Baby at 41 Years Old After 14 years of TTC w/ Sara
After 14 years of unsuccessfully trying to have a baby both on her own and via IVF multiple times, Sara and her husband began to accept the fact that they wouldn’t have any children, especially after being diagnosed with PCOS,...
10.11.2020
Episode 013 - Subchorionic Hemorrhage, Bedrest, Preterm Delivery and Recognizing Postpartum Depression w/ Tanya (Part 2 of 2)
Despite being pregnant 6 times and this being her 5th baby, this pregnancy at 40 years old proved to be the most challenging of them all for Tanya. After miscarrying her first child due to an incompetent cervix, Tanya was...
09.27.2020
Episode 012 - Overcoming a Subchorionic Hemorrhage Resulting in Placental Separation to a Successful Delivery w/ Tanya (Part 1 of 2)
Despite being pregnant 6 times and this being her 5th baby, this pregnancy at 40 years old proved to be the most challenging of them all for Tanya. After miscarrying her first child due to an incompetent cervix, Tanya was...
09.12.2020
Episode 011 - Treating PCOS with Hormone Therapy & Fertility Treatments (w/ Sheka)
Sheka thought that her chances of getting pregnant at 40 naturally were pretty good, however, after taking the Clomid Challenge she found out that she had PCOS and was not ovulating (despite having regular monthly periods). Upon finding that out,...
08.30.2020
Episode 010 - Cerclage, Metformin to Insulin, High Blood Pressure and Emergency Induction w/ Rubie (Part 2 of 2)
After experiencing a previous miscarriage at 42 and thinking she was premenopausal a year later, Rubie and her husband were ecstatic when she naturally became pregnant again at 43 years old. However, with 2 previous pregnancies in which she had...
08.30.2020
Episode 009 - Natural Pregnancy at 43 Years Old with an Incompetent Cervix and Gestational Diabetes w/ Rubie (Part 1 of 2)
After experiencing a previous miscarriage at 42 and thinking she was premenopausal a year later, Rubie and her husband were ecstatic when she naturally became pregnant again at 43 years old. However, with 2 previous pregnancies in which she had...
08.09.2020
Episode 008 - Stroke Survivor with Type 2 Diabetes Handles Various Pregnancy Challenges Like a Pro at 41 w/ Katherina
At 40 years old, Katherina thought she was premenopausal due to irregular cycles, only to find out that she was pregnant 2 months later. Having a stroke in her 20’s and developing Type 2 Diabetes after having her son in...
05.19.2020
Episode 007 - Improving Egg Quality for Increased Fertility w/ Julie Chang
Fertility Coach, Speaker and Author of “Cracking the Egg Myth: Proven Ways to Improve Egg Quality,” Julie Chang joins us in this informative episode to share some nuggets on how to not only become pregnant after 40 years old, but...
05.04.2020
Episode 006 - Getting Pregnant Naturally at 46 Years Old w/ Stephanie
At 46 years old, Stephanie didn’t plan on getting pregnant again after already having 5 children, however, God had another plan for her and her 52 year old husband. And while still fertile in her 40’s, upon finding out she...
04.20.2020
Episode 005 - Balancing Motherhood As A Single Mother w/ Risha (Part 2 of 2)
In a perfect place with all the support in the world, pregnancy and being a new mother is not easy by any means. But when you have to go through this journey being single, its even harder. However, Risha handled...
04.13.2020
Episode 004 - Pregnancy as a Single Woman w/ Risha (Part 1 of 2)
In a perfect place with all the support in the world, pregnancy and being a new mother is not easy by any means. But when you have to go through this journey being single, its even harder. However, Risha handled...
03.30.2020
Episode 003 - Coping with Miscarriages, Pregnancy, Labor and Postpartum w/ Wendy
In her late 30’s, Wendy, a prenatal yoga therapist, and her husband started contemplating having a baby after being married for many years without having children. After this discussion and on a fateful day during a delayed honeymoon, while using...
03.23.2020
Episode 002 - Preparing My Body for Pregnancy and a Baby After 40 w/ Jodie
Heading into her 40’s and having a blighted ovum leading to a pregnancy loss, Jodie and her husband knew that they wanted to have a baby. In preparation for this, Jodie prepared her body to become and stay pregnant for...
03.16.2020
Episode 001 - Navigating extreme nausea, early spotting and anxiety during pregnancy w/ Heather
Becoming pregnant at 44 after a 10 year gap was not planned for our next guest Heather, but it was still a welcomed surprise. However, dealing with early 1st trimester spotting, having a history of cervical polyps, skipping recommended genetic...
03.09.2020
Episode 000 - Pregnancy After 40 - Introduction Episode
When Host, Michelle Johnson, became pregnant at the age of 40, she immediately scoured the internet for pregnancy information for women her age, only to be inundated with daunting statistics and risks from medical professionals, individuals and articles. Not succumbing...

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Pregnancy After 40 episodes:

Episode 041 - A Renewed Life: How a Total Physical Transformation Led to Joy, Marriage & A New Baby at 40 w/ Melinda

Episode 040 - "The Joy of Later Motherhood" Author, Fertility Coach and Speaker w/ Bettina Gordon

Episode 039 - The Unspoken Trauma of Pregnancy, Labor, Delivery and Postpartum Depression (PPD) w/ Mary Beth

Episode 038 - Natural Pregnancy at 44 After Years of Trying to Conceive Again w/ Leann

Episode 037 - What to Expect When You Get Pregnant Over 40 w/ Michelle Johnson

Episode 036 - All Things Surrogacy w/ Birth Doula Linsey Griffith (Part 2 of 2)

Episode 035 - All Things Hypnobirthing and Placenta Encapsulation w/ Birth Doula Linsey Griffith (Part 1 of 2)

Episode 034 - Complete Lifestyle Change that Led to Baby after Loss w/ Emilia (Part 2 of 2)

Episode 033 - Complete Lifestyle Change that Led to Baby after Loss w/ Emilia (Part 1 of 2)

Episode 032 - Overcoming Postpartum Fatigue, Thyroid Disease, and Prenatal & Postpartum Chiropractic Care w/ Dr. Emily Kiberd

Episode 031 - Pregnancy Over 50 - First Time Mom Has Her Rainbow Baby at 51 Years Old w/ Jake Leiske Willis

Episode 030 - Properly Nourishing a Growing Baby During Pregnancy w/ Nutritionist, Ryann Kipping

Episode 029 - First Baby Conceived Naturally at 45 Years Old After Several Failed IVF Transfers and Miscarriages w/ Katie

Episode 028 - How Diet, Nutrition, and Natural Herbs Can Affect, Decrease & Improve Fertility w/ Freya Morani

Episode 027 - First Time Mom Over 40 Years Old After Multiple IVF Rounds and Hormone Treatments w/ Quinn (Part 2)

Episode 026 - First Time Mom Over 40 Years Old After Multiple IVF Rounds and Hormone Treatments w/ Quinn (Part 1)

Episode 025 - Preparing and Guiding Women Through Pregnancy, Birth and Parenthood w/ Deb Flashenberg

Episode 024 - Unexpected Pregnancy After Infertility Diagnosis Due to Fibroids and Endometriosis w/ Sophia

Episode 023 - Reducing the Risk of and Managing Gestational Diabetes with Diabetes Care Specialist, Casey Seiden

Episode 022 - Convincing Teenage Daughter One of the Biggest Hurdles to Having Surprise Baby at 41 w/ Jessica

Episode 021 - Childbirth Educator and Founder of Birth Smarter for Expectant Moms of All Ages w/ Ashley Brichter

Episode 020 - Managing a Healthy Pregnancy with Pre-diagnosed Anxiety and other Medications w/ Joanna

Episode 019 - Dr. Ellen Wood shares her 20+ Years Experience as an IVF & Fertility Expert

Episode 018 - From Initial Surprise and Disappointment to Excitement for Mom's Pregnancy at 45 Years Old w/ Rachel

Episode 017 - Fertility Specialist Interview w/ Dr. Robert Setton of Shady Grove Fertility

Episode 016 - Giving Birth for the First Time at 48 Years Old Despite Having a Disability w/ Kelly

Episode 015 - From Multiple Miscarriages to Multiple Babies in Her 40's w/ Jenny

Episode 014 - First Baby at 41 Years Old After 14 years of TTC w/ Sara

Episode 013 - Subchorionic Hemorrhage, Bedrest, Preterm Delivery and Recognizing Postpartum Depression w/ Tanya (Part 2 of 2)

Episode 012 - Overcoming a Subchorionic Hemorrhage Resulting in Placental Separation to a Successful Delivery w/ Tanya (Part 1 of 2)

Episode 011 - Treating PCOS with Hormone Therapy & Fertility Treatments (w/ Sheka)

Episode 010 - Cerclage, Metformin to Insulin, High Blood Pressure and Emergency Induction w/ Rubie (Part 2 of 2)

Episode 009 - Natural Pregnancy at 43 Years Old with an Incompetent Cervix and Gestational Diabetes w/ Rubie (Part 1 of 2)

Episode 008 - Stroke Survivor with Type 2 Diabetes Handles Various Pregnancy Challenges Like a Pro at 41 w/ Katherina

Episode 007 - Improving Egg Quality for Increased Fertility w/ Julie Chang

Episode 006 - Getting Pregnant Naturally at 46 Years Old w/ Stephanie

Episode 005 - Balancing Motherhood As A Single Mother w/ Risha (Part 2 of 2)

Episode 004 - Pregnancy as a Single Woman w/ Risha (Part 1 of 2)

Episode 003 - Coping with Miscarriages, Pregnancy, Labor and Postpartum w/ Wendy

Episode 002 - Preparing My Body for Pregnancy and a Baby After 40 w/ Jodie

Episode 001 - Navigating extreme nausea, early spotting and anxiety during pregnancy w/ Heather

Episode 000 - Pregnancy After 40 - Introduction Episode