Tag: advanced maternal age
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7 Reasons to Cherish Being an Older Mom
Get Pregnant Fast When I first became pregnant with my first child, I was labeled as being of “Advanced Maternal Age.” This term, often used by medical professionals to refer to women over 35, initially felt like a label that suggested I was somehow too old for motherhood. However, over time, I’ve come to appreciate…
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The Return of “Geriatric Pregnancy”: Why Language Matters in Maternal Health
Get Pregnant Fast The term “Advanced Maternal Age” has been the preferred phrase for women over 35 expecting a baby, but guess what? “Geriatric Pregnancy” is making a comeback. As someone who welcomed my first child at 38 and my second at 40, I can tell you that being labeled as “advanced” was stressful enough.…
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Embracing Motherhood as a Mom of Advanced Maternal Age
Get Pregnant Fast As a mom classified as “advanced maternal age,” or AMA, I find myself reflecting on what this label really signifies. This term, which applies to mothers aged 35 and older, feels particularly relevant as I navigate the joys and challenges of parenting at 50, having welcomed twin toddlers into my life. Being…
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11 Signs You’re an Older Mom
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jamie Thompson In the realm of motherhood, there’s a term that often gets thrown around: “advanced maternal age.” In simpler terms, that just means I took my sweet time before jumping into the parenting pool. I found my life partner at 30, tied the knot at 31, and welcomed my first…