Trying to get pregnant at 39?

[Anonymous]

I would like to know what you should I do - I know I am not young, but at least I would like to try to have a baby ( at least 1), I am worried - not getting pregnant - miscarriage - baby with health problems I have all those worries. I do not know what to do...

[Anonymous]

Well, have you tried to get pregnant? If you have been trying for several months, I'd go see an RE like Dr. Sacks downtown.

[Anonymous]

You should go see a RE after 6 months of trying to conceive on your own (timed intercourse). I would just call and make an appointment now for 6 months in advance since sometimes it is hard to find a slot promptly. If you have been actively trying already, I would call and try to schedule and appt. A.S.A.P.

[Anonymous]

You should just try. Lots of women, especially around here don't have their kids until they are in their late 30's early 40's. Many do it without assistance. You might want to start charting your cycles and using OPK's to up your chances.

I got pregant at 39 and 3/4. I had to terminate the pregnancy, but the issue was not one associated with advanced maternal age. We hear about all the issues, but the reality is that even at your age, you still have a 98% chance of having a perfectly healthy child.

I'm still trying at 41. We're going the IVF route now, but I'm using my own eggs.

Best of luck to you.

[Anonymous]

First off, you should probably educate yourself on how to maximize chances of conceiving naturally. Many people here read "Take Charge of Your Fertility" which will walk you through charting, timing, testing, and then various scenarios. LIke others have said, you should try for a couple months (3? 6?) of timed intercourse during ovulation. If you don't get pregnant, see an RE to discuss the next steps. Because some have a long waiting list, you may want to make an appointment sooner rather than later. Plenty of women do get pregnant naturally at 39, but many need assistance in various ways--and you can find lots of great information on this board once you have a more specific situation. FWIW, I conceived #1 naturally, without trying at all at 38.5. Now 41 and it's a different story. Good luck.

[Anonymous]

If you have an appointment with your OB you might consider having her run some preliminary bloodwork just to see what your hormone levels look like. Totally non-invasive, etc. but it might tell you whether you should skip the "trying on your own" part and go right to an RE. Especially at age 39! Good luck OP!

[Anonymous]

[Anonymous]

Take prenatals, exercise (a healthy amount), eat healthy

Educate yourself - I am a huge believer in Toni Weschlers book taking charge of your fertility. I got married at AMA (advanced maternal age) and through really understanding my cycle I was able to conceive - even with incredibly irregular cycles. I will deliver my 3rd at 41 - and I know a part of this is genetic - but knowing when you are ovulating is also an incredibly important step as well.

If you are not already, take your temperature every morning with a digital themometer and chart these numbers. You can start this at any time so you can start having date. I entered my information in the software that comes with the Taking Charge of Your Fertility bok - I found this software easy to use and incredibly useful to help me identify my fertile period.