Motherhood over 40: messy, exhausting, and unforgettable

Disclaimer: These are my personal reflections on motherhood over 40. Motherhood over 40: exhausting, but unforgettable The days feel endless, the nights shorter than they should be, and yet every small moment, the smile that spreads across his face, the…

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Midwives and older mums: tackling the hidden pressures affecting care

Disclaimer: This is a guest post. The views expressed here are those of the contributor. The invisible pressure on midwives Midwives are the quiet backbone of maternity care. For older mums, their role is even more critical, reducing pre-term births,…

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Being an older mum and childbirth: what you need to know about pregnancy over 40

Disclaimer: These are my personal experiences and reflections on childbirth as an older mother. Being an older mum and childbirth: risk, expectation, and reality At 39 weeks, I walked into my consultant’s office feeling proud. Nine months of pregnancy behind…

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Becoming a mum over 40: why it’s time to stop calling it a crisis

Disclaimer: These are my personal reflections and experiences. This is not medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider for pregnancy guidance. Motherhood over 40: a choice, not a crisis Mention pregnancy over 40 in polite company and you’ll likely see a…

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The six-week check: what no one tells “older mums” about postpartum support

The six-week check: what no one tells older mums about postpartum “support” In my fourth decade, with a wobbly stomach that resembled a bowl of abgoosht and a few lingering pregnancy pounds, I embraced my new shape, feeling quietly proud.…

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Motherhood over 40 without wine: the rewards of sober parenting

Choosing sobriety in midlife motherhood Let me be clear. I am no superhero with a cape of burp cloths. I am simply a woman who, at the age of 40, embarked on the unexpected journey of motherhood. And I made…

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Pregnancy over 40: risks, tips and what every woman should know

Facing the emotional storm Pregnancy over 40 is rarely straightforward. The conversation often begins with risk and ends with caution. My own journey was a mix of hope, fear, and determination, muddling through lots of medical advice, online information overload,…

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