All articles tagged with #advanced maternal age
A maternal-fetal medicine doctor reflects on the emotional and physical toll of pregnancy loss, especially among women over 35 who have undergone IVF, highlighting the profound grief and questions about timing that many women face after experiencing such tragedies.
"Boy Meets World" star Trina McGee, 54, announced her natural pregnancy, sharing her journey and hopes to inspire women over 40. Despite the rarity and lack of medical support for natural remedies, McGee credits her healthy lifestyle for her successful conception and ongoing pregnancy.
A 70-year-old woman in Uganda has given birth to twins through IVF, becoming one of the oldest women to do so. Safina Namukwaya had a boy and a girl via cesarean section at a fertility center in Kampala. Namukwaya used donor eggs and her partner's sperm for the conception. While she feels great and has a support network, critics argue that the procedure was irresponsible due to her age. The twins are currently in the neonatal intensive care unit as they were born prematurely.
A doctor shares her personal experience of giving birth at the age of 45 and the unexpected complications that arose. Despite passing all the screenings and tests, she experienced severe bleeding and low blood pressure after the C-section. The medical team worked to stop the bleeding and stabilize her condition, but she ultimately developed disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), a life-threatening condition. The experience highlights the risks associated with advanced maternal age and the unpredictable nature of childbirth.