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To not be worried about pregnancy at 38

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Pregnancy1017 · 26/12/2025 18:44

Being as I’m we’ll pass age of normal age of conception

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Vartden · 01/06/2026 20:54

Being as someone who has a relation who had 3 children after 40 I'd say that was a pretty stupid assumption.

itHappenswithBread · 01/06/2026 20:29

I had my youngest at 38. Unexpectedly got pregnant with twins at 40 and again at 43 I had to terminate both times. I was on HRT for perimenopausal symptoms and didn’t think I was ovulating at all let alone twice on both those cycles. Dh had a vasectomy after the second termination, apparently in 40s multiples are more likely

Velumental · 01/06/2026 20:27

Pregnancy1017 · 26/12/2025 19:51

I am I’m pretty sure if I posted I was going to get pregnant at 38 on here,I would be told I’m too old.

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I got pregnant the second month trying with my daughter at 38. I'm also 43 just now and I'm reasonably confident it wouldn't take long still.

ladygindiva · 01/06/2026 20:25

Twins at 42 here. Woman at baby group had first at 46 and a family friend had her last at 50 🤣

Badslipperluck · 01/06/2026 19:35

@Muffsies In my area a few years ago this was standard for over 35s

Muffsies · 31/05/2026 14:56

Badslipperluck · 26/12/2025 22:23

It's ok if you're ok with being 'forced' into compression stockings and blood thinner injections

Eh? What are you on about?

Muffsies · 31/05/2026 14:49

Pregnancy1017 · 26/12/2025 19:51

I am I’m pretty sure if I posted I was going to get pregnant at 38 on here,I would be told I’m too old.

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Yup, you probably would get blasted. But that's just bc the MNers like to be contrary, or just like shooting down OPs for sport.

I get the feeling your post is tongue in cheek, but just in case it's not: i got pregnant at 39 after having a sterilisation. My tubes were clipped, but one of the clips fell off (i think after playing a 5-a-side tournament). The consultant removed my tubes and the offending tube was examined by pathology and found to be kinked from where the clip had been and he had no idea how the egg managed to get down it, and get fertilised and the right place, and implant & carry correctly given my age.

Life will, eh, find a way.

GoodQueenWenceslaus · 31/05/2026 09:57

VerityUnreasonble · 31/05/2026 09:37

There was a very similar post within the past couple of days something like "should I stop using conception (sic) at 40". Maybe it's just a weird coincidence.

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Not really, given that this post is over 5 months old.

VerityUnreasonble · 31/05/2026 09:37

SparkyBlue · 26/12/2025 21:38

This post can’t be genuine

There was a very similar post within the past couple of days something like "should I stop using conception (sic) at 40". Maybe it's just a weird coincidence.

Laurmolonlabe · 31/05/2026 09:32

Pregnacy is a significant risk at any age- at 38 , far more so.

Holdingthem · 27/12/2025 18:27

38 seems pretty average for pregnancy where I live.

I had a planned pregnancy at 35, then two surprise pregnancies at 38 and 42. Not sure why you think 38 is too old 😂

Tryagain26 · 27/12/2025 18:18

Pregnancy1017 · 26/12/2025 19:51

I am I’m pretty sure if I posted I was going to get pregnant at 38 on here,I would be told I’m too old.

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You wouldn't because it's not too old

ConfusedAsToWhatDayItIs · 27/12/2025 12:01

OP I'm 53 and still having a period every 28 days. GP says if I'm having sex i still need to use contraception until I'm 55.

So at 38 unless your periods have been stopped for over a year then yes you do need contraceptives.

I would imagine my chances of getting pregnant without contraception would be tiny if at all but that was the official NHS advice. At 38 your chances of getting pregnant would be much higher.

MaggieBsBoat · 27/12/2025 11:26

I accidentally offended a friend who was 36 that I wouldn’t have kids at her age as I would be too old. Karma got me at 43. I used to be a real idiot too.

honeybeetheoneandonly · 27/12/2025 11:23

It very much depends how you frame the question. If you know you want children, I think it would be a risky strategy and I would very much advise against waiting until your late 30s to start trying to conceive. OTOH, if you don't want children you should use contraception until you are through menopause. These are not contradictory opinions.

Badslipperluck · 27/12/2025 10:32

@UnintentionalArcher I had a baby at 35 and was told this was for 35 and older. I refused as was healthy and well and on the cusp of the age limit for it.

TheatreTraveller · 27/12/2025 08:53

Well I had my children at 39 and 42!

chunkyBoo · 27/12/2025 08:42

I had my first at 37 and second at 40. My obs consultant said it was pretty normal and has many up to the age of 45

Jk987 · 27/12/2025 07:13

What is the normal age? Anything before menopause isn’t it?

PurpleCoo · 27/12/2025 06:47

SarahAndQuack · 26/12/2025 23:02

I think you mean more women given birth in their 40s than under 20s!

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Yes, I absolutely did. Finger/brain disconnect there haha

GoodQueenWenceslaus · 26/12/2025 23:26

Pregnancy1017 · 26/12/2025 19:51

I am I’m pretty sure if I posted I was going to get pregnant at 38 on here,I would be told I’m too old.

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You most certainly would not be told that it would be impossible to get pregnant.

YourWinter · 26/12/2025 23:11

Yeah as long as you cross your fingers you can’t get pregnant at the age of 38. Or maybe if you sneeze.

Are you usually so dim OP?

Watchoutfortheslowaraf · 26/12/2025 23:10

Pregnancy1017 · 26/12/2025 18:44

Being as I’m we’ll pass age of normal age of conception

are you pregnant but not worried about it because you’re older? I don’t think you need to be - speak to your doctor if you’re concerned and take all your vitamins

BartholemewTheCat · 26/12/2025 23:06

Pregnancy1017 · 26/12/2025 19:51

I am I’m pretty sure if I posted I was going to get pregnant at 38 on here,I would be told I’m too old.

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Utter bullshit. I cannot think of a single recent thread where anyone has said 38 is too old.

Muffsies · 26/12/2025 23:06

I was a bit older than that when i fell pregnant.. one year after a sterilisation. He's 11 now.