An unhealthy first marriage resulted in an unhealthy, overweight, stay-at-home mom of 3 boys for our guest Melinda for years. As a divorcee, she then became responsible for caring for and financially supporting her sons and she didn’t know what to do. Unhappy with her own physical appearance, Melinda lacked the self-confidence to even go out and apply for a job. Determined to change that though, Melinda transformed not only her body, but her life altogether. At 40 years old she was in better health than she had ever been and was involved with a great man to whom she married shortly thereafter. Melinda’s amazing health journey led to increased fertility and she conceived shortly after getting married to the love of her life. Tune in to this episode to hear Melinda’s truly inspiring transformation and her entire “Pregnancy After 40” Journey and Story. ______________________________________________________________________ Melinda’s Contact Information: FB: https://www.facebook.com/mkmacedo IG: @melindakatemomboss Website: coach.optavia.com/melindakate __________________________________________________________________ Mark your calendars and be sure to save the date for the upcoming "FERTILITY & PREGNANCY EXPO" on April 30, 2022 in Atlanta, GA! Pre-register today at http://www.fertilitypregnancyexpo.com to receive additional information, including news, speakers, sessions, and tickets directly to your inbox! Sessions & Speakers: * Fertility Experts * Surrogacy & Adoption * IVF, IUI, egg & sperm donation * Diet, Exercise, Health & Wellness * Pregnancy Over 40 * Doulas & Midwives * Home births & Birthing Centers * Labor & Delivery * Maternity Clothes * Newborn Baby Products * Postpartum Pre-register today for priority tickets & reservations, speakers, sessions & panels, and vendors delivered directly to your inbox! This will be an in-person event, however, seating is limited due to Covid-19 (Out of an abundance of caution, all attendees will be required to wear masks at this event) ________________________________________________________________ For additional Pregnancy After 40 resources, please visit: www.PregnancyAfterForty.com "50 Fertility Tips for Women Over 40 TTC" visit: www.PregnancyAfterForty.com/fertilitytips Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pregnancyafterforty Instagram: @pregnancyafterforty PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and COMMENT our Podcast!!!! Disclaimer: The content in this podcast episode article is merely the host’s and guest’s experience, opinion, and information - not advice. If you have questions, you should always seek the advice of a doctor or another appropriate medical professional.

A Mom for the first time at 44, an Author at 46, Cancer-Kicker at 48, and YouTuber at 50, Bettina Gordon is continuously challenging aging norms and helping other women over 40 years old to the same. Despite having a great career and husband, Bettina felt like something was missing in her life in her early 40’s, and then realized that “something” was a baby. So, she and her husband tried, but it was a two-year journey of mental, emotional, physical growth that finally allowed her to conceive her son. Then, a few years later, she was diagnosed with cancer and utilized some of the same techniques that helped her conceive her son to fight and beat it. And now at 50, she has redesigned herself again as a YouTuber. To hear more, tune in to this episode for Bettina Gordon’s entire “Pregnancy After 40” Journey and Story. ______________________________________________________________________ About Bettina: Bettina is a journalist and bestselling author, certified mental strength trainer, surprised mother of three (a pitbull, a boy, a book - in that order), part-time world traveler (refer back to mama part), Austrian-by-birth-American-by-heart, and definitely a bit slow on the uptake, however, she didn't hit my stride until her 40s. She was merely warming up. There is so much more to come, more to give, to be, and to do. Join Bettina as she shares her journey. Let's go! Website: https://www.bettinagordon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bettina.gordon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettina.gordon/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQmHxlonI5kQ1vfuVqvxKFA Book: “The Joy of Later Motherhood: Your Natural Path to Healthy Babies Even in Your 40s” __________________________________________________________________ For additional Pregnancy After 40 resources, please visit: www.PregnancyAfterForty.com "50 Fertility Tips for Women Over 40 TTC" visit: www.PregnancyAfterForty.com/fertilitytips Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pregnancyafterforty Instagram: @pregnancyafterforty PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and COMMENT our Podcast!!!! Disclaimer: The content in this podcast episode article is merely the host’s and guest’s experience, opinion, and information - not advice. If you have questions, you should always seek the advice of a doctor or another appropriate medical professional.

While both of Mary Beth’s pregnancies were relatively healthy at 38 and 41, she is very candid in this “Pregnancy After 40” episode about the mental and physical toll that pregnancy had on her which prevented her from truly enjoying the time she spent carrying her daughters. During this journey, Mary Beth talks about how her initial reluctance in having to visit both her OB and MFM Specialist on different days during her 3rd trimester ended up being a lifesaver for her daughter and led to her being induced. She also shares how chiropractic treatments helped alleviate some of her pregnancy-related ailments, both of her traumatic deliveries, and destigmatizing Postpartum Depression (PPD). To hear more, tune in to this episode for Mary Beth’s entire “Pregnancy After 40” Journey and Story. For additional Pregnancy After 40 resources, please visit: www.PregnancyAfterForty.com "50 Fertility Tips for Women Over 40 TTC" visit: www.PregnancyAfterForty.com/fertilitytips Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pregnancyafterforty Instagram: @pregnancyafterforty PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and COMMENT our Podcast!!!! Disclaimer: The content in this podcast episode article is merely the host’s and guest’s experience, opinion, and information - not advice. If you have questions, you should always seek the advice of a doctor or another appropriate medical professional.

Brief Summary: An easy natural conception for her first child at 39 years old led Leann and her husband to believe that it would not take that long to conceive their second child. Several years later with a miscarriage along the way, Leann shares her “Pregnancy After 40” story and journey, including an emergency induction due to high blood pressure which turned into preeclampsia. Many hours later, Leann’s daughter was born several weeks early and had to return to the hospital days after being discharged because their pediatrician initially disregarded the seriousness of their newborn’s jaundice, which required an admittance to the hospital again where their baby almost needed a blood transfusion. To hear more, tune in to this episode for Leann’s entire “Pregnancy After 40” Journey and Story. ______________________________________________________________________ For additional Pregnancy After 40 resources, please visit: www.PregnancyAfterForty.com "50 Fertility Tips for Women Over 40 TTC" visit: www.PregnancyAfterForty.com/fertilitytips Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pregnancyafterforty Instagram: @pregnancyafterforty PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and COMMENT our Podcast!!!! Disclaimer: The content in this podcast episode article is merely the host’s and guest’s experience, opinion, and information - not advice. If you have questions, you should always seek the advice of a doctor or another appropriate medical professional.

In this solo episode with Host, Michelle Johnson, she talks about the following: * Overview of her over 40 pregnancies & update * The importance of prioritizing your health & mental well-being * 5 Things to Expect when you get pregnant at 40 and older * Future of this Podcast * 2 Huge Announcements ______________________________________________________________________ For additional Pregnancy After 40 resources, please visit: www.PregnancyAfterForty.com "50 Fertility Tips for Women Over 40 TTC" visit: www.PregnancyAfterForty.com/fertilitytips Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pregnancyafterforty Instagram: @pregnancyafterforty PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and COMMENT our Podcast!!!! Disclaimer: The content in this podcast episode article is merely the host’s and guest’s experience, opinion, and information - not advice. If you have questions, you should always seek the advice of a doctor or another appropriate medical professional.

Brief Summary: In this 2 part episode, Linsey Griffith, Doula and founder of "The Ohio Doula" group, shares her experience as a surrogate for 2 different couples, how and why she choose to be a surrogate. She also explains her perspective of how she felt about carrying and delivering a baby for another couple, how she coped emotionally and how she explained it to her children when the babies didn’t come home with her after all was said and done. ABOUT LINSEY GRIFFITH: Linsey Griffith has been a birth professional for over 11 years. and has attended over 225 births. She is a compassionate and experienced Doula, Surrogate, Childbirth Educator, and Placenta Encapsulator. She completed Labor Doula training with DONA in 2007 & 2017 and with ToLabor in 2015. She is also currently certified in HypnoBirthing, Lamaze, and Lactation Counselor. For more information about Linsey and her services, please visit: http://www.theohiodoula.com/ ************************************************************************ For additional Pregnancy After 40 resources, please visit: www.PregnancyAfterForty.com "50 Fertility Tips for Women Over 40 TTC" visit: www.PregnancyAfterForty.com/fertilitytips Website: www.PregnancyAfterForty.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pregnancyafterforty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pregnancyafterforty/ PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!!! Disclaimer: The content in this podcast episode article is merely the host’s and guest’s experience, opinion, and information - not advice. If you have questions, you should always seek the advice of a doctor or another appropriate medical professional. #pregnancyafter40 #pregnancyover40 #michellejohnson #fertilitytips #linseygriffith #theohiodoula #placentaencapsulation #childbirtheducator #surrogate #lamazeinstructor

In this 2 part episode interview, Linsey Griffith, Doula and founder of "The Ohio Doula" group, shares her expertise on the increasingly popular HYPNOBIRTHING technique during labor, placenta encapsulation process and procedure, and why so many women are now requesting PLACENTA ENCAPSULATION immediately after birth! ABOUT LINSEY GRIFFITH: Linsey Griffith has been a birth professional for over 11 years. and has attended over 225 births. She is a compassionate and experienced Doula, Childbirth Educator, and Placenta Encapsulator. She completed Labor Doula training with DONA in 2007 & 2017 and with ToLabor in 2015. She is also currently certified in HypnoBirthing, Lamaze, and Lactation Counselor. For more information about Linsey and her services, please visit: http://www.theohiodoula.com/ ************************************************************************ For additional Pregnancy After 40 resources, please visit: www.PregnancyAfterForty.com "50 Fertility Tips for Women Over 40 TTC" visit: www.PregnancyAfterForty.com/fertilitytips Website: www.PregnancyAfterForty.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pregnancyafterforty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pregnancyafterforty/ PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!!! Disclaimer: The content in this podcast episode article is merely the host’s and guest’s experience, opinion, and information - not advice. If you have questions, you should always seek the advice of a doctor or another appropriate medical professional. #pregnancyafter40 #pregnancyover40 #michellejohnson #fertilitytips #linseygriffith #theohiodoula #placentaencapsulation #childbirtheducator #surrogate #lamazeinstructor

In this 2-part episode, Emilia shares how her first miscarriage was one of the most devastating experiences that she had ever experienced. To get through it all, Emelia not only founded a community of women who had previous pregnancy losses, but she also wrote a book about her experience to process the trauma and subsequently changed her whole lifestyle. Her change in lifestyle included quitting her high stress job and nutritional supplements that she attributes to her finally being able to conceive in her 40’s. To hear more, tune in to this episode for Emilia’s entire “Pregnancy After 40” Journey and Story. Resources: Shaklee Multivitamins - https://us.shaklee.com/ ______________________________________________________________________ For additional Pregnancy After 40 resources, please visit: www.PregnancyAfterForty.com "50 Fertility Tips for Women Over 40 TTC" visit: www.PregnancyAfterForty.com/fertilitytips Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pregnancyafterforty Instagram: @pregnancyafterforty PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and COMMENT our Podcast!!!! Disclaimer: The content in this podcast episode article is merely the host’s and guest’s experience, opinion, and information - not advice. If you have questions, you should always seek the advice of a doctor or another appropriate medical professional.

In this 2-part episode, Emilia shares how her first miscarriage was one of the most devastating experiences that she had ever experienced. To get through it all, Emelia not only founded a community of women who had previous pregnancy losses, but she also wrote a book about her experience to process the trauma and subsequently changed her whole lifestyle. Her change in lifestyle included quitting her high-stress job and nutritional supplements that she attributes to her finally being able to conceive in her 40’s. To hear more, tune in to this episode for Emilia’s entire “Pregnancy After 40” Journey and Story. Resources: Shaklee Multivitamins - https://us.shaklee.com/ ______________________________________________________________________ For additional Pregnancy After 40 resources, please visit: www.PregnancyAfterForty.com "50 Fertility Tips for Women Over 40 TTC" visit: www.PregnancyAfterForty.com/fertilitytips Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pregnancyafterforty Instagram: @pregnancyafterforty PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and COMMENT our Podcast!!!! Disclaimer: The content in this podcast episode article is merely the host’s and guest’s experience, opinion, and information - not advice. If you have questions, you should always seek the advice of a doctor or another appropriate medical professional.

In this episode, Dr. Emily Kiberd shares how she helps women struggling with Postpartum thyroiditis, Hashimoto’s and how to workout without burning out as a new mama so you can feel your best and show up for the people that matter the most. ABOUT DR. EMILY T. KIBERD: After having her first baby, Dr. Kiberd was chronically sick and didn’t feel like herself. She was: *Exhausted even after sleeping 14 hours a night *Gaining weight no matter how much she worked out *Struggled to finish her sentences *In chronic pain with full-body joint and muscle aches *Constantly injuring herself when she tried to workout Even 12 years as a Doctor of Chiropractic medicine, Emily had to look past her current knowledge of biomechanical joint and muscle pain to heal her body. The major factor that helped heal her Thyroid was working out smarter, not harder, to lose the stubborn weight and beat the fatigue. She learned how to feed and train the muscle to feel strong, beat fatigue, and get her confidence back. Since then, she has helped thousands of women do the same…lose weight, reclaim their energy, and feel empowered in their body! To contact Dr. Emily Kiberd, visit: www.dremilykiberd.com ______________________________________________________________________ For additional Pregnancy After 40 resources, please visit: www.PregnancyAfterForty.com "50 Fertility Tips for Women Over 40 TTC" visit: www.PregnancyAfterForty.com/fertilitytips Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pregnancyafterforty Instagram: @pregnancyafterforty PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and COMMENT our Podcast!!!! Disclaimer: The content in this podcast episode article is merely the host’s and guest’s experience, opinion, and information - not advice. If you have questions, you should always seek the advice of a doctor or another appropriate medical professional.

Traveling the world as a member of a singing group in her 20’s and 30’s, Jake reconnected with her life’s true love in her 40’s and immediately went to a reproductive specialist to try to conceive a baby while she had time. After multiple losses and procedures throughout the years and being told that she had a less than 5% chance of having a viable pregnancy, Jake got pregnant via egg donation from a younger family member. While Jake had several issues during her pregnancy, she ultimately gave birth to her beautiful baby girl at the age of 51 years old, with an amazing support team comprised of her OB, doula, and holistic advisor. To hear more, tune in to this episode for Jake’s entire “Pregnancy after 40” Journey and Story. For more information on Jake, visit: www.TheJakeTake.com and/or her social media pages on Facebook and Instragram ______________________________________________________________________ For additional Pregnancy After 40 resources, please visit: www.PregnancyAfterForty.com "50 Fertility Tips for Women Over 40 TTC" visit: www.PregnancyAfterForty.com/fertilitytips Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pregnancyafterforty Instagram: @pregnancyafterforty PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and COMMENT our Podcast!!!! Disclaimer: The content in this podcast episode article is merely the host’s and guest’s experience, opinion, and information - not advice. If you have questions, you should always seek the advice of a doctor or another appropriate medical professional.

Join us this episode as Ryan Kipping, a clinically trained Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Lactation Educator, and Author of "The Feel-Good Pregnancy Cookbook" shares how she helps women feel confident in their ability to properly nourish a growing baby through a real food approach. ABOUT RYANN KIPPING: Ryann is the founder of The Prenatal Nutritionist, a virtual nutrition private practice, which focuses on preparing women for pregnancy and conquering nutrition during and after pregnancy. She is also the founder of The Prenatal Nutrition Library, an online community for evidence-based nutrition information before and during pregnancy. Ryann has helped hundreds of women escape confusing and outdated nutrition information to find a happy, feel-good pregnancy. Simply put, advice to “take a prenatal vitamin” is not enough. If there is any time in your life to make nutrition a priority, it’s now. Eating for two people is different than eating for one. Appetite changes, intense cravings, morning sickness, and heartburn comes in winds and you’re forced to lean into your body’s cues like never before. During pregnancy, you have to eat intentionally and I’m here to make it easy for you. I’ve done all the research, so you don’t have to spend another minute debating your every bite. Having the “pregnancy glow” is great and all, but feeling that glow (confidence, nourishment, and energy) on the inside is what matters the most. Ryann also creates content daily for her popular Instagram account @prenatalnutritionist. For additional information about Ryann Kipping or her services, visit: https://www.theprenatalnutritionist.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For additional Pregnancy After 40 resources, visit www.PregnancyAfterForty.com "50 Fertility Tips for Women Over 40 TTC" visit www.PregnancyAfterForty.com/fertilitytips Website: www.PregnancyAfterForty.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pregn... Instagram: @pregnancyafterforty PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and COMMENT our Podcast!!!! Disclaimer: The content in this podcast episode article is merely the host’s and guest’s experience, opinion, and information - not advice. If you have questions, you should always seek the advice of a doctor or another appropriate medical professional.

Being proactive about freezing her eggs “before it was too late” in her 30’s, Katie thought this was the responsible thing to do after her recent divorce until Mr. Right came along. A few years later, Katie met her husband at 41 years old and when they married they immediately transferred Katie’s eggs, but it unsuccessful by all accounts. As a result, the couple was told that Katie had a less than 1% chance of conceiving with her own eggs and was advised to use an egg donor. Believing what the doctors were telling her, Katie began the egg donor search, but wasn’t comfortable with the whole process and wanted to try IVF before using donor eggs. After years of multiple pregnancies, Katie experienced several miscarriages and was devastated. Giving up hope of conceiving with her own eggs, Katie finally convinced herself to go the egg donor route if her upcoming IVF transfer was unsuccessful and started taking hormone injections again, and then she found out that she conceived naturally. However, instead of being excited, Katie was terrified of losing her baby throughout her entire pregnancy due to having several previous miscarriages. Katie’s very honest “Pregnancy After 40” interview reminds us that all our feelings are valid when it comes to TTC, miscarrying and getting pregnant thereafter. To hear more, tune in to this episode for Katie’s entire “Pregnancy after 40” Journey and Story. ______________________________________________________________________ For additional Pregnancy After 40 resources, please visit: www.PregnancyAfterForty.com "50 Fertility Tips for Women Over 40 TTC" visit: www.PregnancyAfterForty.com/fertilitytips Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pregnancyafterforty Instagram: @pregnancyafterforty PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and COMMENT our Podcast!!!! Disclaimer: The content in this podcast episode article is merely the host’s and guest’s experience, opinion and information - not advice. If you have questions, you should always seek the advice of a doctor or another appropriate medical professional.

In this episode, Freya Morani, Birth Doula and Wellness & Fertility Consultant shares how diet and nutrition can and will improve your fertility and the services that she offers as a birth doula. About Freya Morani: Freya Mórani is the Founder and CEO of RootMama. She is a certified doula, trained breastfeeding educator, childbirth educator, and wellness coach. She provides intuitive and professional support to women, infants, and families during preconception, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Her healing journey began during her freshman year in college in Atlanta, GA by cutting out fast food and eating better. Step by step, she incorporated more healthy changes over the years including becoming vegetarian around 2008. Freya became interested in becoming a doula after watching Shafia Monroe's presentation on the Legacy of the Black Midwife in 2011. Shortly thereafter, she coupled her knowledge of healing the womb with her professional doula training to create the wellness company RootMama. Freya is unique in her approach to supporting women achieve their wellness goals and live their best life. Her belief in the utmost importance of the woman's total health and vitality is what motivates her work through RootMama. Freya continues to level up her professional skills by raking up continuing education hours, training, mentorship, and self-led studies. Additionally, Freya gives exceptional emotional and comfort support to moms and families. She has a wealth of knowledge in birthing practices, birthing options, comfort measures for mothers, breastfeeding techniques, and infant care. She helps moms feel confident, prepared, and well-informed about their births. For more information about Freya and the services that she provides, visit: https://www.rootmama.co/ ___________________________________________________________________________ For additional Pregnancy After 40 resources, please visit: www.PregnancyAfterForty.com "50 Fertility Tips for Women Over 40 TTC" visit: www.PregnancyAfterForty.com/fertilitytips Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pregnancyafterforty Instagram: @pregnancyafterforty PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and COMMENT our Podcast!!!! Disclaimer: The content in this podcast episode article is merely the host’s and guest’s experience, opinion and information - not advice. If you have questions, you should always seek the advice of a doctor or another appropriate medical professional.

After having a highly lucrative career and achieving financial success, Q didn’t stress about having a baby until one day she realized that she was in her 40’s and was missing the one thing that would make her life complete – a baby. To avoid spending too much time trying to conceive naturally on her own, Q and her husband sought the assistance of Fertility Specialists to help them have a baby after several months of trying. With no known infertility issues, Q was unaware of the emotional and physical journey that she was about to encounter in trying to conceive her baby. Several failed IVF attempts, a fertility clinic error, relocation to another state, and frustration, Q finally had a successful transfer after a simple change to her treatments. Fortunately, once pregnant, things went relatively smooth, as pregnancy was the calm before the storm of having a newborn for the first time mom in her 40’s. Being as candid as ever, Q talks about the things that no one tells you about having a baby and newborn. Initially struggling to find a balance and her sanity, Q took matters into her own hands and made decisions that were in the best interest of herself, baby and husband. To hear more, tune in to this episode for Q’s full 2-part Pregnancy after 40 Journey and Story. For additional Pregnancy After 40 resources, visit www.PregnancyAfterForty.com and/or join our “Pregnancy After Forty Private Group” on Facebook Also, if you’re trying to conceive (TTC), check out our “50 Fertility Tips for Women over 40” by visiting www.PregnancyAfterForty.com/FertilityTips Disclaimer: The content in this podcast episode article is merely the host’s and guest’s experience, opinion and information - not advice. If you have questions, you should always seek the advice of a doctor or another appropriate medical professional.

After having a highly lucrative career and achieving financial success, Q didn’t stress about having a baby until one day she realized that she was in her 40’s and was missing the one thing that would make her life complete – a baby. To avoid spending too much time trying to conceive naturally on her own, Q and her husband sought the assistance of Fertility Specialists to help them have a baby after several months of trying. With no known infertility issues, Q was unaware of the emotional and physical journey that she was about to encounter in trying to conceive her baby. Several failed IVF attempts, a fertility clinic error, relocation to another state, and frustration, Q finally had a successful transfer after a simple change to her treatments. Fortunately, once pregnant, things went relatively smooth, as pregnancy was the calm before the storm of having a newborn for the first time mom in her 40’s. Being as candid as ever, Q talks about the things that no one tells you about having a baby and newborn. Initially struggling to find a balance and her sanity, Q took matters into her own hands and made decisions that were in the best interest of herself, baby and husband. To hear more, tune in to this episode for Q’s full 2-part Pregnancy after 40 Journey and Story. For additional Pregnancy After 40 resources, visit www.PregnancyAfterForty.com and/or join our “Pregnancy After Forty Private Group” on Facebook Also, if you’re trying to conceive (TTC), check out our “50 Fertility Tips for Women over 40” by visiting www.PregnancyAfterForty.com/FertilityTips Disclaimer: The content in this podcast episode article is merely the host’s and guest’s experience, opinion and information - not advice. If you have questions, you should always seek the advice of a doctor or another appropriate medical professional.

In this episode, Deb Flashenberg, a Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Director & Childbirth Educator and Founder of the "Prenatal Yoga Center" discusses: * How the "Prenatal Yoga Center" Guides you through the sometimes bumpy road of pregnancy, birth, and parenthood; * How she educates women to make informed decisions about their unique pregnancy and birth allowing them to be an active participant in this experience; *How Yoga provides more ease, balance, and comfort to your body to help you have a more functional birth. To hear more, tune in to this episode as Deb shares her yoga and childbirth expertise. Also, to learn more about Deb Flashenberg and the Prenatal Yoga Center, visit: www.PrenatalYogaCenter.com For additional Pregnancy After 40 resources, visit www.PregnancyAfterForty.com and/or join our “Pregnancy After Forty Private Group” on Facebook Also, if you’re trying to conceive (TTC), check out our “50 Fertility Tips for Women over 40” by visiting www.PregnancyAfterForty.com/FertilityTips

Sophia was told in 2017 by her doctor that she would not need birth control because she had huge fibroids and endometriosis and informed that pregnancy was not possible. She accepted the fact that she wouldn’t have any more children but continued to suffer with the pain associated with having fibroids a few more years until it was unbearable. She was advised that the only way to alleviate the pain caused by the fibroids was to have a hysterectomy. Being in her 40’s already and already having 2 older daughters, Sophia agreed to have the major procedure to have her uterus surgically removed. However, 2 weeks before the scheduled surgery, Sophia went in for pre-op only to find out that she was pregnant. In complete shock of this news, the surgery was obviously canceled, she had the baby and during delivery, the fibroids and endometriosis passed as well. This is an amazing story of being told by a medical professional that there was zero chance in conceiving again to having a baby over 40 years old. To hear more, tune in to this episode for Sophia’s full Pregnancy after 40 Journey and Story. For additional Pregnancy After 40 resources, visit www.PregnancyAfterForty.com and/or join our “Pregnancy After Forty Private Group” on Facebook Also, if you’re trying to conceive (TTC), check out our “50 Fertility Tips for Women over 40” by visiting www.PregnancyAfterForty.com/FertilityTips Disclaimer: The content in this podcast episode article is merely the host’s and guest’s experience, opinion and information - not advice. If you have questions, you should always seek the advice of a doctor or another appropriate medical professional.

Casey Seiden, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist, has a passion for helping women to eat well together with their diabetes. She helps women with gestational diabetes, pre-diabetes, and type II diabetes have balanced blood sugars, all while feeling less stressed and trapped by a restrictive diet plan. Nutrition looks different for each of us, but Casey believes that delicious food should always be the foundation. As a food-loving dietitian, Casey’s mission is to help women who are TTC and pregnant to uncomplicate nutrition and enjoy all foods with less stress. She helps women gain confidence in navigating their relationship with food and health in order to feel their absolute best. We all eat, so her goal is to journey the road together. Casey’s passion is to inspire pregnant women to eat well through realistic and nourishing recipes, share advice and evidence-based recommendations for your nutrition concerns, and support you in finding peace with food and your body. To hear more, tune in to this episode with Casey as she shares her nutrition and gestational diabetes advice and expertise. For additional Pregnancy After 40 resources, visit www.PregnancyAfterForty.com and/or join our “Pregnancy After Forty Private Group” on Facebook Also, if you’re trying to conceive (TTC), check out our “50 Fertility Tips for Women over 40” by visiting www.PregnancyAfterForty.com/FertilityTips To contact Casey Seiden and to learn more about her Nutrition and Gestational Diabetes Programs, visit: www.caseyseidennutrition.com Disclaimer: The content in this podcast episode article is merely the host’s and guest’s experience, opinion, and information - not advice. If you have questions, you should always seek the advice of a doctor or another appropriate medical professional.

Not having been on any form of birth control since her mid 30’s, neither Jessica, her husband or her 14-year-old daughter expected her to have a baby at 41 years old. And while Jessica and her husband soon embraced the arrival of a new baby, their daughter, who vehemently opposed having a sibling, was a harder sell. Having to deal their daughter’s shock and anger in having a new baby in the home, this was the hardest part of Jessica’s pregnancy, but she shares how the couple was able to overcome this hurdle. Additionally, Jessica shares how she dealt with her surprise diagnosis of having Gestational Diabetes, how following a Keto diet may have played a part in conceiving naturally, why she skipped genetic and the Nipt testing, and the reason for choosing to pump exclusively from day one. To hear more, tune in to this episode for Jessica’s full Pregnancy after 40 Journey and Story. For additional Pregnancy After 40 resources, visit www.PregnancyAfterForty.com and/or join our “Pregnancy After Forty Private Group” on Facebook Also, if you’re trying to conceive (TTC), check out our “50 Fertility Tips for Women over 40” by visiting www.PregnancyAfterForty.com/FertilityTips Disclaimer: The content in this podcast episode article is merely the host’s and guest’s experience, opinion and information - not advice. If you have questions, you should always seek the advice of a doctor or another appropriate medical professional.