Pregnant at 44 through IVF

I don't have any personal experience with IVF [in vitro fertilization], but I do have a friend who got pregnant at 44 years old through IVF.

So it is possible.

I wish you well on your journey, and I hope you find whatever it takes to get a healthy one to stick.

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I asked my doctor how old was the oldest healthy pregnancy he had ever delivered?

He said he delivered a 52-year-old woman and her daughter (early 30s) within months of each other!

He said the 52-year-old had no problems of any kind, and she wasn't trying to conceive either.

It was a total surprise.

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I am 47 years old, and 6 months pregnant.

My baby boy is due in September 1st, making me nearly 24 weeks along!!

My last child is 15 years old.

I did not have problems falling pregnant.

But I do know it can be harder to conceive at my age, plus there is a higher risk for miscarriages.

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