In your 40’s and not pregnant? This is what you need to know..

Many things have changed for a while now. Earlier couples plan their family in the same year they get married but now a day’s marriages are happening after 30 so they plan after 5 years or even much later. People are career-oriented; some women freeze their eggs on time and later conceive. Despite the fact that more women are entering motherhood past the age of 40, getting and staying pregnant in your 40s can be difficult.

If you’re one of these women considering welcoming a new family member while in her 40s, there are steps you can take before and during your pregnancy to increase the likelihood that your new baby
is healthy and happy.

PREPARING FOR PREGNANCY IN YOUR 40’s

Seeing your gynecologist to prepare for pregnancy in your 40s is a wise first step. A  medical professional can check your existing health and screen you for any conditions that might make getting and staying pregnant more difficult or that may increase your risk of health complications during pregnancy.

If your doctor finds

a condition that could prevent pregnancy or hinder a healthy pregnancy, he or she can treat you prior to pregnancy attempts, potentially making the process easier and less stressful.

Women of any age who are planning to become pregnant can benefit from adopting healthy lifestyle habits and improving their overall health. Consider:

·        Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight

·        Eating a well-balanced diet

·        Getting regular, moderate physical activity

·        Quitting any unhealthy habits, like smoking

If you have any pre-existing conditions that may predispose you to pregnancy complications, like high blood pressure or diabetes, getting these in control before getting pregnant will improve your chances of having a healthy pregnancy and a health baby.

Talk now with Mother’s Lap IVF Centre specialists. We can help you check all the conditions required to conceive. Let’s talk about your next steps.

GETTING PREGNANT IN YOUR 40S

Is it possible?

The primary concern patients in their 40s have when coming to Mother’s Lap IVF Centre is, “Will I be able to get pregnant?”

A woman’s fertility naturally declines with age due to a loss in the number of eggs as well as a decline in the ability to remain eggs to form a healthy pregnancy. If you’re over 40, time is critical, and any delay may limit your options. So if you’ve been trying to get pregnant for 3 months, now is the time to be proactive about your path to pregnancy. Seeking support from a fertility specialist early in the process can provide crucial information about your current reproductive status and maximize the chance of pregnancy.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR FERTILITY CENTRE

During your first visit, you’ll meet with your dedicated fertility specialist who will gather the couple’s medical history and advise you of the need to begin simple diagnostic testing.

For the woman, screening will include ultrasound, blood test, and hysterosalpingogram (HSG). During the ultrasound, your doctor will evaluate the structure of your reproductive organs, checking for:

·        A uterus that appears normal

·        A uterine cavity that appears normal

·        Ovaries that appear normal

·        Number of visible follicles (small cysts that house eggs) in the ovaries

While a woman of any age may experience uterine abnormalities or blocked Fallopian tubes, women who are older are a bit more likely to experience these complications, simply as a result of the fact that they have lived longer and have had more time to develop some of these issues.

If you’re trying to conceive with a partner, he will undergo an assessment as well. He will need a semen analysis in which the motility (movement), morphology (shape), and count of his sperm will be determined.

Your doctor will also offer you genetic screening.  Mother’s Lap IVF Centre the best IVF Centre in New Delhi is an advocate of genetic screening when planning for pregnancy, and offers genetic screening for more than 100 different diseases and syndromes. The insights gained by testing both partners offer the ability to identify possible genetic diseases and syndromes that may be passed on to future offspring.

After analyzing all the possible treatments, we will offer you the best that suits your present condition. If your ovarian reserve is very low or you don’t have any viable eggs remaining, you may still be able to achieve a pregnancy through the use of donor eggs or donor embryos along with IVF.

Ultimately, the key to successfully getting pregnant in your 40s is not spending too much time trying on your own without additional information and counseling from a specialist – because time is of the essence, moving quickly through the process and exploring all of your options is a must.

STAYING PREGNANT IN YOUR 40S

Women in their 40s have a higher rate of miscarriage than pregnant women in their 20s or 30s. And, as women move further into their 40s, miscarriage rates increase.

Due in large part to issues with egg quality, women in their 40s are more likely to become pregnant with a baby with a chromosomal abnormality. Often, these abnormalities are so severe that they result in a miscarriage.

Some miscarriage risks can be mitigated with Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidies (PGT-A). This process, which is only available to women who undergo IVF, allows our embryologists to test the embryos to determine if they have the proper number of chromosomes before transferring them back into the uterus. By transferring a healthy embryo, doctors can improve the likelihood of producing a viable pregnancy.

No matter your age, you should have regular prenatal care throughout the course of your pregnancy. Properly preparing your body prior to pregnancy in addition to conscientious care throughout the duration of your pregnancy will not only improve the likelihood that you have a healthy pregnancy, but also improve your chances of taking home a healthy and happy baby.

When it comes to your fertility, the sooner you can get help for any issues you may have, the more likely you are to be able to eventually bring home a baby. If you and your partner would like to learn more about your treatment options, contact us on +91 9205268976 and you can also visit our Facebook page and website:https://www.motherslapivf.com/ for more information to schedule a consultation with one of our fertility specialists and learn more.