Likelihood of Positive Outcome for Pregnancy after 45

[Lindy450]

I'm a 47 year old woman, and possibly pregnant.  I was not trying to become pregnant and am somewhat surprised.  I had planned to look into getting my tubes tied in January with my husband's new insurance.  I am very much aware of increased risks, chance of Down Syndrome, miscarriage, etc.  Most of the information I have read on pregnancy at my age is negative.  I also knew a mother who became pregnant at age 46 or 47, found out the child had Down Syndrome and aborted at 5 or 6 months.  The chances of naturally becoming pregnant are near zero, and there's a substantial chance of having a deformed, chromosomally abnormal fetus (with 2 heads or something weird), 90% of my eggs are now "damaged goods", etc.  I take good care of my health and am at a reasonable weight (140), plus women on my mother's side of the family go into menopause near age 60.  I've read these factors are a plus for my age.  

Where are the success stories?   I can't even find any statistics on the chances of naturally becoming pregnant at my age.  Is it really that rare?   The information out there makes me feel like some freak.   Can someone PLEASE give me  some encouraging news?

[alusmile]

Hi, congrats. Unfortunately I can't be of much use, as I know only stories of conceiving using ivf with pgs ngs to have a healthy child. I would recommend seeing yr doc to discuss yr issues. Good luck

[tinapreggo]

Unfortunately you will only read how disastrous it is to be pregnant over 35 on the internet. And most docs are not helpful.   Had my first at 42 and am pregnant with twins that will be born at 45.  They have me listed at geriatric high risk.   But that doesn't mean its true. So try to focus on the fact that you can havea happy healthy pregnancy and baby at your age.
Congrats!!

[Sabbz]

My friend thought she was going thru menopause at 48 but instead was told she was pregnant. Her baby was born prefectly healthy. Not everyone's situation is the same and no two bodies are the same. In saying that, my cousin was told that she her baby has  downs syndrome and strongly recommended to abort.she didn't and so glad she didn't as her baby girl was normal and healthy

[Semaj74]

Normal....is a really horrible word to use when talking about special needs children...

[Sheyrn1]

I adopted a special needs baby with multiple health problems..im never offended when people use the term "normal" because often its the easiest term to use when describing a healthy baby...I find the term "special needs" endearing because it tells me that though my baby's needs are exceptional, God chose a special person like me, to care for His special...All I want is a big ole crown when I get to heaven and to see my baby smile every day we have her here!

[laureeng]

yes I been taking prenatal vitamins for over a year and used Maac, evening primrose oil and vitex also for approx. same amount of time. Were just waiting on blood test for confirmation.

[peachesmd]

Hi Laureeng, could you update me on your status? Were you able to carry the baby to term?

[laureeng]

I just turned 52 and I may be pregnant. last year i was tested and found that we had a good chance even if it was a slim chance of being able to conceive on our own so i had a tubal reversal last may so we could try to conceive on our own. I had my period for 7 days in middle of feb. and have not had it back since. Since then i have gained weight, been nausea and vomiting, frequent urination, headaches, constipation and, tired moody,  constipated and my belly feels bloated. All the signs of early pregnancy right? Anyone else here have similar symptoms? Am I pregnant or is it menopause cause we have been try to conceive so maybe???

[Grace1970]

what may you go to the dr to see if you were pregnant... I am 45 and my body has been doing weird things.  Ive been having my monthly but lately during my ovulations I hve been spotting.  I just havent been feeling well.  Were you gaining weight?