Has anyone gotten naturally pregnant at 46?

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My cardiologist’s nurse administers a pregnancy test to every female patient under 60 who is about to undergo a surgical procedure. She once had a 51 year old patient who was pregnant and didn’t know it because it was early in the pregnancy.

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Anonymous wrote:Are you in a state where abortion is legal? If not, I would be super careful with birth control. If you wind up pregnant and want to terminate for medical reasons, you may be forced to carry to term. Or you may have a miscarriage and be unable to seek medical care for yourself until you are "sick enough."

+1 The majority of abortion patients are not teenagers. They are married/partnered women who already have 2+ children.

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Anonymous wrote:My MIL

Same. She had a baby when her oldest was 22. No thanks!

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Considering the high risk of complications, miscarriages, and genetic defects, why in the world would you risk getting pregnant in your mid 40s if you don’t very much want another child? Be smarter

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Anonymous wrote:Yes it happens. However, if you're serious about wanting to get pregnant start IVF immediately. (Today!)

Why would you not read the post before responding?

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Anonymous wrote:OP this is so stupid. Why take a totally unnecessary risk with your health? Use birth control. Don’t be ridiculous.

Not to mention the fact that if you don't carry the risk of your child have a disability is much higher and the risk of you experiencing life threatening complications is much higher.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP this is so stupid. Why take a totally unnecessary risk with your health? Use birth control. Don’t be ridiculous.

Not to mention the fact that if you don't carry the risk of your child have a disability is much higher and the risk of you experiencing life threatening complications is much higher.

*miscarry not carry

[Anonymous]

Have your husband get snipped

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My grandmother.

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Anonymous wrote:Look around at your family - has anyone had kids at 45+? On either side? For me, that answer is no, so I am comfortable going without at 45.

If my family was like the one where grandmothers did, I’d stay on BC.

Sorry, I don’t really understand this logic. Not having kids at 45+ doesn’t mean these women weren’t fertile, they could’ve just had effective BC.

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Anonymous wrote:I am not trying to get pregnant, just not being careful with birth control at that age. I don’t want another child though probably won’t terminate in the 0.1% chance that it happens. Or is the probability higher is what I am asking?
Zero issues conceiving our kids at age 38 and 42, if that matters.

I got pregnant naturally at 47 - wasn't trying, and in fact thought it would no longer be a concern at my age. I didn't want more kids so have terminated. Be at peace with this decision if you really don't want any more, or step up your BC.

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My grandmother got pregnant with her youngest child at 47, almost 17 years after her previous baby. Healthy pregnancy and healthy baby. My uncle is younger than 3 of his nieces and nephews.

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A friend got pregnant last year at 46. It was unexpected. As the pregnancy developed, they found out the baby had a rare genetic defect that was incompatible with life. The baby died in utero at 36 weeks. Don’t risk a pregnancy at this stage of life. It’s too risky!

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Anonymous wrote:My grandmother got pregnant with her youngest child at 47, almost 17 years after her previous baby. Healthy pregnancy and healthy baby. My uncle is younger than 3 of his nieces and nephews.

my grandmother also become pregnant and gave birth at age 47 except it was 18 years after her previous baby.

OP if you don't want to get pregnant - use birth control!

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My grandmother: Had her kids at 44 and 47 in the 50s.