Can You Get Pregnant at 40? What Are The Chances Of Getting Pregnant When You Are Older?

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, responds to a comment received about getting pregnant at an older age. In this video Dr. Crawford breaks down a popular study called "Time To Conceive" which gives data on fecundability or your chance of getting pregnant each month as you get older. It's important to understand this data when it comes to planning your family.

Questions Answered:
What is fecundability?
How were the pregnancy rates measured in the past?
What are the new studies?
How does fecundability change if you’ve had a child before?
Is there a higher risk of complications with pregnancy as you get older?
How can egg quality impact pregnancy and fertility?
Should you freeze your eggs at 40?
What can you do if you are TTC over 40 to optimize fertility?

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Fertility doctor, Natalie Crawford, MD is a double board certified OBGYN and REI, and co-founder of Fora Fertility, a boutique fertility practice in Austin, Texas.

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[thewellnessprocess]

I'm 45 yr old and I have a beautiful and healthy 15 month old baby boy! We got pregnant on the first try after deciding to do it. I was shocked with how easy it was. I've eaten healthy and exercised most of my life. I have met dozens of woman who have had babies in their 40's...There is hope for any woman who is over 40 and still wants to be a mother!❤

[christineo]

I had my (first and only) baby at 41. She just turned one. It might not be too late for you, who ever needs to hear it. I know I looked for success stories everywhere when I was ttc. 💕

[fabiolaalejandra]

My mom was 41 when she had me within 3 months of trying without any help. I’m 31 now and she is 72 ❤

[SaraSmiley]

I’m 41 and got pregnant for the first time last year, but miscarried at 8 weeks in October right before my birthday. Just found out that I have endometrial hyperplasia and after trying and quitting progesterone d/t terrible side effects, my OB wants to do a D and C. I’m trying to overcome this with mostly plant based healthy diet and exercise. My AMH is 1.36. Please pray for me to overcome this and get pregnant soon. ❤ 🙏 thank you for the video, Dr. Crawford and for taking the time to educate us all. Your sweet soul is a blessing to us all!

[jenniewhite]

Thank you for saying Yes, yes, yes! I WISH a doctor had advised I free my eggs in my mid-30s! They all told me
I was fine and ran zero tests. I tried to get pregnant from 40-41. I was diagnosed at 41 with PCOS and now at 42 with a very large fibroid that needs surgical intervention. Again, I WISH I had been advised to freeze my eggs. I have several friends going through similar issues, who have been trying for years. Thank you for educating this next set of women!

[catinchanel]

Dr. Crawford 🎉I’ve been watching almost all your videos. The one you told your story moved me to tears. Almost 41. Just started IVF journey. AMH dropped 40% in 1 year, from 5.5 to 3.1. 13 eggs retrieved, 12 mature, 10 fertilized, 4 blastocysts. Waiting for PGT-A. Planning to do a consecutive retrieval. I’m in the group of never tried, never pregnant. Seriously concerned that we won’t be able to have any 😅

[yami.jx]

Please change the microphone, the audio has being coming a bit low on the latest videos.

[aliciac]

I’m 39 and my husband just turned 45.
Hoping we can have a family. 🙏🏻this gives me a little hope. But he has to get a vasectomy reversal first. And that’s concerning as well.

[vivianalestre]

I had my first pregnancy at 40 age, i have been trying for 2 years, but after some blood analisis, it was missing 600 mg of progesterone per day after my positive ovulation test every month, until the periode day. It only took me 2 months and bingo, i have drink a lot of water, good food and avoid sugar, cigarrets and cafeine. It will happen for all. My BFF was progesterone and ovulation tests. I am in the 5 month at the moment..never give up, it will happen for you.

[souadbenhaddad]

Thank you Dr.Natalie Crawford for posting & sharing some of your knowledge ❤. I've downloaded your videos to watch them many times & even take notes 📝.God bless you and your family . I send you hundreds of likes from Algeria 🇩🇿.

[little_miss_muffet]

41 and trying for my first baby. Recently found out I have low duration progesterone, so this is my first cycle trying with the aid of progesterone support. Hoping it’s the missing piece in the puzzle that leads to my longed for BFP! 🙏🏼

[malianelson]

I got pregnant at 40 in 2021. Fave birth in March, 2022 at 41. I watched your videos a lot before conceiving and always hoped I would eventually get pregnant naturally. I knew the stats weren’t in my favor, but it happened. We’d been semi actively trying for two years and at my dating ultrasound, we found out that the cycle I had during conception, was shorter than the cycles I thought I was having. My cycle was actually around 25 days that month and I thought I was having 28 day cycles because my periods were like clockwork. I had to be followed more closely and had more ultrasounds but my pregnancy was actually really good and I felt great. I was teaching yoga prior to conception and my OBGYN actually was very happy about that.

[maninom]

Can you produce a video on HRT for those trying to conceive in their 40s who are experiencing perimenopausal symptoms but still having regular cycles.

[nggvt]

You express yourself beautifully! And really great to hear your opinion- enjoy watching your videos

[frankeasterling]

In 1953 my mother was 40 and dad 45. I am now 71 and I have had a good run. Because my father was also a late in life child. I am closer to history than most. My Great Grand Father was born July 04, 1837 and passed from this live December 18, 1880, 54 YOA. My Grandfather was born in 1873 and my Dad 1908, Mother January 01, 1913.

[KaysKreatives]

I've been binge watching all your videos. Very helpful and informative ❤

[meenaboneena]

Im 42. I have an amh of 7.5 and 5 foliicles. Me and my partner have had one round of unsuccessful ivf so far. I got 12 eggs, 9 embryos, 6 blastocyst. Only able to transfer 4 in the end, all failed and i guess that's because we didn't test them so they were probably all abnormal ( i was 40 when i had a collection). We want to try again but the cost is too much- 22k in the UK for 3 rounds of mild IVF which is suggested for someone of advanced maternal age. Some people don't meet their partners until later in life, we also had covid which held everything up and time wasn't on our side. I imagine it is the same for so many women. It is so sad that we have a ticking clock. But that's life. It's nice to hear stories of natural pregnancies, it gives us hope when we have little else to hold on to.. coming to terms with being childless is a lot. Something i don't want to face.

[Shazita-qeix]

I came off the pill at 39 after being on it for almost 15 years. I fell pregnant on month 2 and then had a bleed after a few days of finding out. I left it a month and on month 4 I got pregnant with my beautiful ID twin boys! I never thought it would happen however I had a daughter at 25 years old and knew it was possible. I was 40 when I had them full term with no issues. It was a hard pregnancy and I went into perimenopause at 42. I was very symptomatic. I didn’t plan for that. It was less tiring when I was younger but I only had one baby. My boys are 6 now and I am on HRT. If I could have I would have had them younger. My boys always worry about me dying…ahhhh. I do feel sad about that if I am completely honest.

[dianeb]

My mom had me at 43. All my friends thought she was my grandma. Yeah, it's really fun for the child.

[semnemnem]

Hi Natalie, love your videos but seems like the mic is not of a great quality. Would love to hear you better :)