Geriatric Pregnancy?! | OBGYN Explains advanced maternal age, pregnancy over 35, & recommendations!

Geriatric pregnancy?! No! Learn about pregnancy at advanced maternal age (35 years and older) in this video from OBGYN Dr. Marta Perez. We cover fertility, miscarriage, and complications in pregnancies for those over 35 as well as whether or not this is a "high risk pregnancy."

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**Video is for educational purposes only and should not be used as personal medical advice. Please discuss anything related to your own health, diagnosis, and treatment with your own medical provider as information in this video may not pertain to your individual and specific situation. **

[monikaazariah]

I'm 43 and pregnant for the first time ..I'm actually excited about being an older mom. By the time I have my baby I'll be 44 - i feel so blessed and totally prepared to be a mom 🥰

[GabysJourney]

I had my first baby at 37 years old, now I’m 40 and I’m pregnant with my second baby. I’m thrilled! I don’t feel old at all. I’m so happy. Praying for everyone to have a safe pregnancy and safe delivery 🙏🏽

[stephaniebenjamin]

I'm 42 pregnant with my first. I'm scared to be honest but taking it one day at a time. I will be 43 when I have my baby. Praying for the best

[m.d.j]

I'm 45 and currently pregnant with my first. I never had any known fertility issues, I never tried for a baby. I got pregnant on my first attempt. My God is awesome!!. Every genetic screening came back normal. My doctor was stressing me about blood pressure because of age but my pregnancy caused my blood pressure to be low 90s/60s which is awesome. I have 3 months left. I have to remind myself I'm pregnant. No symptoms at all; not even nausea. So far I've only gained 8 pounds. I feel so blessed and look so much prettier pregnant. I'm greatful. I'm not boasting

[asiapaca]

Im currently 42 and in my 4th month expecting a little baby boy. My first child. I am a desperate case of low ovarian reserve written off by doctors as hopeless. Tried for more than 3 years, after a failed IVF I got pregnant naturally last year but misscarried, 7 months later I got pregnant again, naturally again and this time everything seems to be in order. I was close to going for the egg donnor treatment and giving up. Examining fertile mucus saved me. Sending lots of positive energy and baby dust to all women over 35 who suffer negative medical treatment. We need more people who support us not bring us down mentally. Plenty of emotional scars I am finally over the moon and so happy. Pray for me and for my baby. Wishing you all lots of strength, positivity, hope and baby dust.

[bunkerbunny]

I’m 37 and found out I’m pregnant today!!!
This will be my third. My other children are 16 and 15. So… here we go!!!
I’m really happy and so is my husband.
Age was a big deal in my mind, but it’s nice reading all these comments from those of you experiencing the same things.
Thank you 😊

[NOTOPALIN]

I got pregnant really quickly at 38 and delivered a very healthy baby at 39. Currently 20 weeks pregnant with my second at 43(she's kicking like crazy right now), but this one took almost 18 months to conceive. This will obviously be my last baby. So glad I managed to fit two in before the factory closed down.

[BrandyTexas]

I’m 37, 36 when I got pregnant. A few weeks out from giving birth with my second and have had a basically normal pregnancy so far. No GD or HBP issues.. sicker for longer than normal, and really really tired, more so than last time when I was 30 but overall everything is great with baby and me and looking forward to meeting my baby. Don’t worry too much about your age ladies, it’s possible.. edit, I had my baby and he is perfectly healthy and so am I.

[Miscellaneos]

As a 33 year old woman and reading the comments and hearing her reasurring words of why we as women are waiting to have children later in life was so comforting and very real. I feel alot better knowing that it is still possible for me to have a baby in the future. Congratulations to all the new parents you've got this!

[kingdomkid]

Had a baby at 36. I LOVED being pregnant! I’m health conscious, very fit and balanced diet. Get yourself together if you’re planning on being pregnant later in life.

[allisontomasi]

Thank you for the information and positive attitude, I am 39 almost 40 pregnant with my first. ❤️

[louel]

😱 I'm considered very advanced maternal age, because I'll be 40 when I give birth in August 😂. I got pregnant naturally, without any effort. I pray to God my baby is healthy and that I'm able to deliver safely.
I can't believe I'm this old already. Where did the years go?

[RozyRoPink]

I’m 46, giving birth next week…. Had my first at 22, my 2nd at 43….

[evehall]

I am so surprised to be pregnant at 43. I have only managed to get pregnant once before, 21 years ago with my only child until now. So far, I am at 11 weeks, 2 days, and the heartbeat is in the normal range. It has been a terrifying process so far, because I have been so afraid of losing it. I am starting to get a little more hopeful as I approach the 2nd trimester. I even thought I might be losing the baby, but it was a UTI causing me pain.

[Mvnerv_]

I’m 35. Still taking some college courses and I’m prob gonna have a kid next year. It’s crazy how I do not feel old enough to be considered for a geriatric pregnancy

[mrs.howell]

40 and pregnant with baby #10.
Me and hubby are still shocked...lol
All glory to God.

[empressm]

Pregnant with my first at 37. Also no health conditions prior or during. I feel prepared to be a mom. My husband and I had a good bit of traveling and experiences and are in a good place financially so it’s nice to have waited. I feel totally ready for my baby boy :)

[leleharrington-perkins]

I had my 5th baby on 8/9/21 (5th csection) at the age of 44. My baby was born at 34 weeks due to preeclampsia. No genetic defects.

[detroitwillwinsuperbowl]

With the help of ART I gave birth to my first son a week before I turned 51. I gave birth to my second son 16 months later. My BP was slightly elevated late in my first pregnancy, but nothing that required medication. My second pregnancy I had no issues. Both were born vaginally. The only issue I had was that the placenta did not deliver on its own with the second delivery. That causes a great deal of blood loss. I don't think that was age related. My boys are both happy and healthy. If 35 is geriatric, what do you call over 50? LOL.

[SalMiniYo]

This gives me hope. I am 38 (will be 39 in July of this year) and am getting married next month. We plan to start TTC right away. I would like to have my first child before the age of 40. Thank you for this video!