Risks of pregnancy after forty years



Early late pregnancy considered pregnancy after 35 years. Now, the specialists have shifted the terms in 40 years.

If a woman becomes pregnant at this age naturally, her pregnancy is high risk can result in miscarriage. The fact that after 40 years your own woman's eggs are already too Mature. There is also the risk of the disease toddler diabetes and even death for the mother.

If a woman got pregnant with donor eggs, the risks are a little lower. But there is a probability of pre-eclampsia and diabetes.

Most likely, pregnant after forty will have to not prepare for a natural childbirth, and cesarean section.

How to conceive a baby after forty



If you do decide to have a baby at this age, you need to follow a few rules.

You should know precisely ovulation. The best time for conception is usually 12, 13, 14 and 15 days before the start of menstruation. But often after the age of 40 menstrual cycle slips, therefore it is recommended to follow them carefully in order not to miss the ovulation period. If you find it difficult to follow the cycle, consult your gynecologist. Using ultrasound the doctor will be able to determine with accuracy the time of ovulation.


To improve the quality of sperm, doctors recommend not to have sexual intercourse 3-4 days before ovulation.

You need to more carefully monitor their health. To the pregnancy, eliminate stress. Negative emotions are now useless.

Please reconsider your diet. It must be complete. Abstain from fast food, eat more fruits, vegetables and herbs. Don't neglect a green salad, which contains folic acid, necessary for the normal development of the fetus.

Totally abstain from Smoking, alcohol and caffeine. You need to protect the liver and kidneys, so limit use of medication (except vital).

Bring the weight back to normal. Women with excess weight is very hard to get pregnant at any age, so if you have problems with the figure, resolve them before conception.

Consult your doctor, follow all his instructions. Pass all examinations, which he will prescribe.

If you want to get pregnant, carry and give birth to a perfectly healthy and happy child, take care of your health and believe only in the best.