43 & pregnant

[zoeygollan123]

Hi everyone I'm new to this mumsnet , just wondering if anyone has been in the same situation as me ,I'm 43 hve 5 children already , and now found out I'm expecting again bit of a shock just wondering how u felt because of ure age and the higher risks hope to hear from u soon x

Congratulations!

I was 40 when i had my 6th dc. I will hopefully have dc 7 at 42.

The pregnancy went well. No mefical problems. I do have an underactive thyroid but it was very stable during the pregnancy. I gave birth in a birth centre attached to a hospital. All went well. I had no extra care apart from extra weekly monitoring from 37 weeks. I wasn't even induced, though hospital policy was to induce at 40 wks for mum of 40 & over.

Try not to get to stressed by the HCPs.

Wishing you a very happy & healthy pregnancy.

Aww thank u , I just feel abit shocked and worried I suspose , I've read other stories about woman over 40 and they all seem so positive , maybe that's what I need to do , good luck to u also , thank u again xxx

There's a chat thread for those of over 35 and you might like to join it: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/antenatal_clubs/2317859-Its-Spring-and-the-Old-Birds-are-nesting-First-hatchlings-coming-soon

In 'antenatal clubs' there'll also be a thread for your due month.
I'm sure there used to be an over 40s one, but I can't find it.

Thank u auntie Stella will try and find it xx