I've know women up to 46 having babies & heard of women up to 55

I have known women up to 46 having babies on their own, and I have heard of women up to 55. I really believe that having a positive mind set is a good thing for getting pregnant. When I got pregnant at 44 I really had a positive attitude. Sometimes a hard thing to do! - Doreen

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I am pregnant right now - yeah!!! I did have a scare last week but scan showed baby at 6 weeks 3 days with a heartbeat of 171. I go again Friday for a follow-up scan to make sure "viability" as they put it (I thought I was a week further but she says I probably ovulated late?). After 4 losses this year I am so hoping.

I know I will get lots of comments due to my age as I did with my last son at 42 - I will turn 44 next month. Even the doctor at my clinic keeps telling me how much greater risk, etc, etc, etc, I am at my "mature" age. So, I am just taking it day to day and so grateful for another opportunity.

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Here's a little note of encouragement for those over 40 who are trying. It took me 5 years to conceive this little one after successfully having my daughter at 43. This baby was conceived naturally. I did have an amnio and it was all clear. He was born last week (I'll be 49 in May). Labour was (relatively) easy, I did have an epidural. A week later and I feel like a million bucks. You CAN do it, ladies! Hang in there! - Carol

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I am 40 and conceived naturally . My maternal grandmother had her last child at 48 naturally, and my paternal grandmother was 41. Many women conceive without medical intervention. I think RE's have a skewed view because they are only seeing women who need help to get pregnant. I also have a co-worker who is having her first child at 40 without intervention. - Joanne

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Chiming in late but -- yes! I didn't do anything special and conceived naturally at 39, at 41 and at 44. All I needed was oral progesterone during early pregnancy. All three of my midlife babies are healthy and perfect and I had easy pregnancies and deliveries.

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