Pregnancy After 40

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, Sheka and her husband immediately elected for her to do fertility treatments and hormone therapy. They also opted to do Intrauterine Fertilization to increase their chances of conceiving even more. After 2 attempts of suffering a blighted ovum and miscarriage, Sheka became pregnant within 6 months of hormone therapy and talks in depth about her pregnancy, morning sickness, delivery, hiring a Doula after the birth of her daughter and overcoming the “Baby Blues” and Postpartum Depression. Tune in to this episode for Sheka’s full Pregnancy after 40 Journey and Story.

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 to have a cerclage, she knew this procedure would be inevitable again with this pregnancy. Rubie shares her descriptive story of how she became very ill with the Flu in the first trimester, having another cerclage, dealing with Gestational Diabetes and ultimately having to go on insulin to having an emergency induction of her son after experiencing a severe headache the previous day, despite her not having preeclampsia. Tune in to this 2 part episode for Rubie’s full pregnancy after 40 journey and story.

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 to have a cerclage, she knew this procedure would be inevitable again with this pregnancy. Rubie shares her descriptive story of how she became very ill with the Flu in the first trimester, having another cerclage, dealing with Gestational Diabetes and ultimately having to go on insulin to having an emergency induction of her son after experiencing a severe headache the previous day, despite her not having preeclampsia. Tune in to this 2 part episode for Rubie’s full pregnancy after 40 journey and story.

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 her 30’s, Katherina was not expecting for her and her longtime partner to have another baby – but he was very welcome into their lives. However, suffering from debilitating and extreme bloating, an over production of the Relaxin hormone, being overweight and in her 40’s, this pregnancy was challenging. Katerina ended up having an emergency pre-term induction and c-section only to be separated from her newborn due to him being in the NICU was even more exasperating. Tune in to this episode for Katherina’s full pregnancy after 40 journey and story.

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 she also shares how to increase your chances of staying pregnant to deliver a healthy baby. From overcoming low AMH, progesterone, consuming a keto based diet, fertility tips and improving sperm quality, Julie explains it all. Grab your pen and pad or simply purchase her book and learn how to increase your egg quality in order to conceive. Tune in to this episode for Julie’s advice, knowledge and expertise on becoming pregnant after 40.

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 was pregnant with her latest baby, she still had a concern of miscarrying after having 5 previous miscarriages in between her other children. In this awesome episode, Stephanie talks about having a D&C vs. naturally passing after a miscarriage and the introduction of Progesterone and DHA to support her pregnancy. Additionally, she explains being diagnosed and dealing with Gestational Diabetes and the discovery of a choroidal plexus cysts in her unborn child. After going through those issues, Stephanie also talks about her decision to not find out the sex of her baby prior to delivery, fashionable maternity clothes and breastfeeding. Tune in to this episode for Stephanie’s full pregnancy after 40 journey and story.

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 her pregnancy and motherhood as a single working professional woman like a pro. Dealing with several pregnancy related issues while at the same time raising a preteen son and working, Risha was able to overcome every situation that came her way, despite not being in the same home as the father of her baby. In this 2 part episode, Risha gives a very open, honest and candid interview of her Pregnancy After 40 journey as a single woman and gives you the strength to make it through as a mother period!

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 her pregnancy and motherhood as a single working professional woman like a pro. Dealing with several pregnancy related issues while at the same time raising a preteen son and working, Risha was able to overcome every situation that came her way, despite not being in the same home as the father of her baby. In this 2 part episode, Risha gives a very open, honest and candid interview of her Pregnancy After 40 journey as a single woman and gives you the strength to make it through as a mother period!

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 the “pullout method”, Wendy became pregnant, only to miscarry at the end of her first trimester. After a chemical pregnancy shortly after that, Wendy became pregnant a third time and delivered her son at the age of 40. Experiencing the inability to urinate and massive bleeding as a result of a subchorionic hemorrhage in the beginning of her second trimester, with some minimal medical intervention and rest, Wendy was able to deal with her both her losses and pregnancy complications by implementing and practicing yoga therapy. Wendy also discusses using a birth doula, consulting a lactation specialist, blood cord banking, and supplementing with Organic formula. Tune in to this episode to hear Wendy’s full Pregnancy After 40 journey and story.

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 2 years prior to actually becoming pregnant after 40 by changing her diet, exercising, taking vitamins and tracking her fertility. Amazingly, with all of these healthy physical and life changes, Jodie noted how much easier that her pregnancy in her 40’s was compared to her 20 something pregnancy when she had her daughter. While basically having an uneventful pregnancy at 42, Jodie talks about her decision to have a doula, using a lactation specialist and how she sleep trained her newborn. Tune in to this episode for Jodie’s full pregnancy after 40 journey and story.