Kumta explains that if the pregnancy is carefully monitored and all the necessary precautions are taken like following good dietary practice, taking medication on time, regular exercise, less/no stress, focusing on their pregnancy, a lot of issues can be resolved.
“And of course, a very close follow-up with the consultant; wisely monitoring the pregnancy so that if any high-risk issues come up, they can be addressed immediately and effectively by the health provider,” she adds.
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Using the technological advancements to one’s advantage can come in handy for a woman above 40 planning to become a mother. There’s nothing right or wrong about embracing motherhood at 40 plus years, it is all about what works for a woman individually. There cannot be any rigid guidelines. “If a woman is socially, financially, health-wise, work-wise settled, and stable, then I would urge her to plan conception before 35. However, if she is unable to plan a pregnancy or wants to delay it for any reason, it might be wise to freeze the eggs and plan conception whenever she feels confident and comfortable about her life and her body. She should feel in control of her emotions, wholeheartedly accept the pregnancy and prioritize the child once it is born,” explains Kumta. And highlighting the brighter side of elderly motherhood, Chandhok adds, “As would-be parents, we are financially better prepared to welcome our baby. Age is just a number. Go for it, only when you are ready.”
Dr Monica Sachdeva, Medical Director & Senior IVF Consultant, PRAVI IVF & Fertility Centre, Kanpur
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