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Is it possible to have a successful pregnancy at 43?

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toodoo · 24/04/2020 07:34

I think my time is up for a second child. I've had one pregnancy which ended in loss and nothing since

I'm blessed to have one already thank goodness

Just wondered if anyone had any success stories

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Missillusioned · 24/04/2020 08:11

I know people who've had babies at 44. Natural conceptions. And my midwife told me she had delivered a baby from a woman of 50. Natural conception. One of those pregnancies that was first mistaken for the menopause. It's not common but it happens.

The age of the father does have an impact. Success is more likely if he's younger.

Northernsoullover · 24/04/2020 08:08

I know several people who have but as lottie says the stats show that its not a huge number.

Seeleyboo · 24/04/2020 08:04

I had my 4th at 42 and 5th at 44. Conceived naturally with both and both pregnancies went relatively well. I have a heart condition so this was the only factor for complications. Goodluck.

lottiegarbanzo · 24/04/2020 08:02

Possible but unlikely. You can look up the stats easily, no doubt you have. You can keep trying and accept what happens, or you can seek fertility treatment.

Your title and OP invite tales of success. You'll get them. Those anecdotes tell you nothing about your own chances of success.

Stats on a population level, with inferences about the average woman don't either. If you want to know how many good eggs you have, go and get them counted. Or just try and hope for the best.

userabcname · 24/04/2020 07:58

My aunt had a successful pregnancy at 43 after being told she was infertile!

cptartapp · 24/04/2020 07:56

My friend had twins at 47 (second set!) so definitely possible.

Cosmodog29 · 24/04/2020 07:53

Didn’t want to read and leave. Just thought I’d mention that I’m a midwife and it is not uncommon for us to see mums in their 40s with perfectly healthy pregnancies. Granted, some of those are IVF but definitely not all of them! The statistics say it’s harder to conceive, and yes there is a definitely a higher risk of complication, but that doesn’t mean it’s inevitable! If it’s something you want, speak to your GP and get trying

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