Natural Pregnancy After 40+

[shar7222]

I'm 42 years old and have had 4 mc.  Can you tell me how many women out there have had successful pregnancies after the age of 40?  I want to try again but am scared to death.

[40smama]

My sister had a healthy baby girl at 40 and my own re had one at 43 - both conceived naturally.  There are several women on this forum who've been blessed w/children after 40; however, not to sound like a downer but fertility just declines after 40 and 42 & the rate of miscarriage increases unfortuantely.  In my opinion, contact a reproductive endocrinoligst soon if you haven't already - he/she can properly evaluate your situation and get you that healthy baby sooner rather than later.

[shar7222]

Thank you for your positive attitudes.  It's just what I needed to hear!

[prevatt77]

I'm 40 and I will be 41 at the delivery of this child. I'm now almost 23 weeks and everything seems to be going fine.  Prior I had 4 miscarriage, but never gave up, because I knew in my heart my husband and I would be blessed with a healthy baby.  Just keep trying and don't give up and it will happen if it's meant to be.

Have fun trying and good luck!

[prevatt77]

You know I just love that positive attitude.  Never give up!!!

[adgal]

I am 39, will be 40 in January.  4 m/c as well and trying again now.  (all naturally conceived)  My OB tells me its just bad luck,  and there is no reason not to quit trying.  I know, I am scared too but keep trying.  You'll get there!!

[shar7222]

I want to keep trying but each mc seemed to be that much tougher both physically and mentally.  It had to be very hard for you to have two within such a short time frame.  Let's hope we all have good luck the next time around.

[shar7222]

Thanks!  I'm going to wait until after my vacation in November and will try again.  I hope I have the same results as you did!

[Zebs]

Hi, I know 2 people over 40 who have had their first babies recently.  One was 40 and the other 42.  Good luck.  I have 1 son who is 17 months but recently had a m/c and an ectopic pregnancy within 11 weeksof each other !!!!  I still feel that I can get pregnant and the secret I guess is to keep going.

[PamelaBee]

Me!  No miscarriages.  Became pregnant at 42, I have a healthy, beautiful 18 month old boy!