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Pregnancy
Over 40
“Get real!”, “Is it possible?” and “Won’t you
be like a grandma already by the time your child reaches college?” These are
just some of the questions that had formed in my earlier mind while I was still
studying in med. school. The world where we are living in now is no doubt in
its prime when talking about modern sciences and technologies. It can offer us
almost anything from state-of-the-art architectures to advanced medical studies,
and to hi-tech gadgets and scientific breakthroughs and nutritional innovations.
It was only a matter of time when I completely accepted the fact that it is now
possible for women over forty to get pregnant and conceive a child even while
already in their pre-menopausal stage. Now the big question here would be “Is
it worth all the risks?” Maybe? Or maybe not… But then there are people who
would do anything just to complete their family, to have a child of their own and
to hold the duties of being a parent. I have heard stories and testimonies of
middle-aged women who bravely walked the path to motherhood and succeeded in
defying the myth of aging. Now, let’s find out how.
Natural Ways
to Get Pregnant
1.
No more barriers
The simplest way to get pregnant is of course
to stop using condoms, cervical caps, sponges and other over-the-counter
contraceptives. This barrier method is helpful in family planning and so the
most obvious thing to do is to eliminate them first when planning to conceive a
child. Though it does not guarantee instant pregnancy; so if plan A fails, it’s
time for plan B.
Cutting off hormonal contraceptives are a bit
harder for the body to readjust with because these steroids act directly to the
endocrine system. They are highly effective birth controls but all with a cost.
Studies show that using them can promote cancer on the endometrium, breasts and
the ovaries.
2.
Start the count
This method is called the Calendar method and
it literally uses a calendar to mark your fertility days. Now, how to do just
that? Easy, just put an “X” on the first and the last day of your menstruation.
An “O”, check, other letters or heart would also do as long as the mark is
there. Do this for a couple of months and you would be able to have an estimate
when your next period will arrive. Now, count 14 days forward from the first
day of your last menstruation, if you are in an average of the 28 days cycle.
If not, just add another day forward, if you are in the 29 days; and another if
you are in the 30 days. So on and so forth.
You can also mark your basal temperature.
Keep a thermometer beside your bed and record your reading every morning, upon
waking up. Ovulation occurs soon after your body temperature was slightly
increased. If you do this religiously with patience and good-timing, there’s a good
chance of you getting pregnant.
3.
Eat right and live well
Make stress your mortal enemy. If you are a
workaholic, try to slow down your world for a while and start a little
meditation, yoga, music sessions and food spree! Relax and eat right. It
doesn’t mean you have to become a rabbit and eat only the greens, but a good
variety of fruits and vegetables will help. Beans and lean meat can do well to
your diet also and did I mention a whole lot of good old water?
Pregnant at
50
They say life starts at 50 and to become
pregnant, wild and free, I say you couldn’t ask for more. In reality, fertility
stops when menopause starts but then as I have said before, this world can now offer
us almost anything. From in vitro fertilization to cryopreservation to
intrauterine insemination and many more, all are now within our reach just to
promote pregnancy even if some are artificial. This issue had become a subject
of controversy, especially with the churches; and many had argued that older
women wanting to conceive are going against the natural way of life and the
design God had made. But I can’t blame them, because I know a woman isn’t
complete without a family of her own.
Reasons to
be Pregnant
For some women, not wanting to get pregnant
is the hardest thing they could ever do; but for others, trying to get pregnant
could be their worst nightmare. So, I say the first reason to be glad that you
are pregnant should be this: “Count your blessings”. Because being a mom is a
gift that should be treasured and cherished. And also, it’s time for shopping!
This is the time that you will love being heavy and not care a thing about it.
No more diets and say hello to lovely bosoms. Stay pretty and healthy. Always
eat right and plan ahead. You are now entitled to nine months of baby dreaming,
name picking, nursery decorating and free food cravings. Plus you get your
entire husband’s undivided attention so spoil yourself and make the best out of
everything. Have fun!
How to Get
Pregnant at 40
The scenario here is a distressed damsel
already in her forties, wanting to get pregnant but Prince Charming simply lost
his way in the forest. But never fear for he might have a GPS installed in his
horse somewhere. Or not…
Plan B, a distressed damsel already in her
forties, wanting to get pregnant but consulted her doctor first and found out
that she can have a child by doing the following listed slightly below.
1.
Live right… as always
Eliminate stress, take vitamins, eat balanced
diet, exercise, quit smoking, no to alcohols, cut back caffeine and did I
already mention eliminate stress?
2.
Have your blood tested
A quick test on your hormones could conclude
how your hormonal levels are doing. This can be followed with a dose or two to
pills that can enhance your sleeping-beauty eggs. But be on the guard for
likely side effects such as headaches, dizziness and multiple births.
3.
Perform natural ways to get
pregnant
Keep your hopes up because it is not too late
for you. Prince Charming might really get a GPS installed and he is somewhere
out there still looking for you. And if you found him (lucky for you) and you
really really want to have a child and you think your clock is ticking fast,
why not do it the old fashion way. Do it naturally and don’t forget to consult
your doctor from time to time. If all fails, assisted pregnancy is always
available.
Thank you so much for reading and remember,
have fun and do it the right way.
Stranger Passing-By
SP-B/05/22/13
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