Belfast newspaper Interview Request

[BelfastLocalEditor]

A local Belfast newspaper are doing a feature on motherhood at 40-plus and would like to chat to Mumsnetters in that age-group.

More info to follow, but in the meantime please feel welcome to express your interest below!

As promised, more info: The angle for the feature is Janet Jackson having a baby at 50. The Features Editor can be contacted on 077 206 34940 or by email [email protected]

Listed below are some example Qs for anyone who would like to participate.

1. Some biog info first please;

Name
Age
Occupation
Where from
Spouse/partner's name and occupation
Child/children's names and ages

1. As a mum in your 40s or 50s, were you treated any differently in the maternity ward or anywhere else, and is it true that mums over 35 or so are medically referred to as 'senior mums'

1. Were you made aware of any risks of a later pregnancy

1. How did you feel throughout the nine months; did you take any special supplements before, during and after

1. What effects did the pregnancy and birth have on your body

1. Did you have IVF; if so, please describe the ups and downs of the process

1. What do you see as the advantages of having a child in your 40s

1. Any disadvantages

1. What do you think of Janet Jackson having a baby at 50, and the actress Tina Malone trying for another one at 52

10. How would you advise other women in their late 40s thinking of trying for a baby

Huge thanks from the Belfast Telegraph for your participation!