Age 38 & pregnant

[Sunshine1982flowers211111]

Hi! I’m new here - I believe, I think I could be pregnant. I’m 38 though. I’m wondering if anyone else on here is late thirties and what extra appointments or checks the doctors do due to the later age? Thanks!

Hi, I’m 38 and currently just under 6 weeks pregnant after 4 miscarriages in the last 12 months.

It was a lot harder to get here at this age that it was for me to have my children back in my 20’s. But I’m here and so far so good.

Because of my recurrent losses I am taking a low dose of aspirin daily, along with a high dose folic acid and high dose of vit d.

I was given an early reassurance scan yesterday at 5+5 and saw a heartbeat which is the best we’ve had so far.

I’ve noticed yet referred myself to the midwife as I have another scan booked for 7 weeks so want to get past that before getting my booking in appointment sorted. But when I got pregnant at 37 (made it as far as 9 weeks), my midwife wasn’t concerned about my age. Although I do know the combined screening for downs risk will automatically be quite high due to maternal age. But we have decided to pay for the harmony testing.

I will be consultant led this pregnancy, but that’s because my previous babies were all born by c section.

Congratulations! Don’t worry, enjoy it!!

@Moominmiss aww many congratulations on your pregnancy and I so am sure it will all go well xx that’s amazing they could detect a heartbeat 💓 I’m taking the multivitamin and have been craving orange juice actually! Could I ask why you’re taking aspirin? Sorry for sounding thick and not knowing!

I was 38 and was the youngest on the ward after having the baby. Everyone else was over 40.

@Sunshine1982flowers211111 my low dose aspirin is because of my previous miscarriages. There are studies that show aspirin can help in thinning the blood making it less sticky which in turn helps the pregnancy to stick.

Congratulations!

I was 37 and 38 when I had mine. No extra checks nor mention of my age. I may have had more aches and pains than if I were in my twenties but nothing too horrendous. All worked out totally fine

I tested every week on a digital but gave up after about 3 weeks. I had a couple of private scans along with an early reassurance scan which I think helped my anxiety (previous MMC).

@Sunshine1982flowers211111

Thank you everyone for replying it means a lot as I’m an emotional wreck at the moment and the nausea is bad. I’ve got pregnacare Max - should I take vitamin D as well? I’m such a worrier about everything. Everything little twinge or even slight cramp is making me worried!!

I have to warn you, it doesn't stop- I cried and cried throughout with exhaustion, nerves and excitement. Now he's here, I'm still crying because of all the above AND now the switch in hormones! 🤪🤣

It's a wild ride!