Concerned about
pregnancy after 35?

Pregnancy after 35 in general, is a bit harder to achieve, but it's not impossible and is still very likely to happen at some point.
Unfortunately for women, as they get older, their fertility declines.

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Do you know you are actually at the peak of your fertility at about age 27? And from there it gradually declines, taking a swift dive around the age of 40.

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Of course, all of this is general information and every individual is different. You might have great fertility levels at 45, better than a 27 year old who has poor fertility.

So what can you do if you are trying to get pregnant and not having much luck?

Well there are a number of options, firstly you need to make sure if you have tried all of the following on our Top Tips To Conceive page. It's worth a look, and there's got to be something there that could work for you!
Secondly, if you have been trying for a while, say 6 months (because you are 35 or older), you should visit your doctor and have some fertility tests conducted. In the event there are some problems there, you may need to take a look at assisted fertility treatment.
But why does age matter with women, why would you typically have more trouble with pregnancy after 35, than say if you were 20?
Well there are a few reasons, and you should know that mens fertility can stay reasonably intact as they get older, because unlike women who are born with all of their eggs and lose them over time each month when they have a period, a man can reproduce and regenerate sperm every three months.
This means, if he has a bad lifestyle that is hindering his fertility, he can make changes and actually improve his sperm.
For a woman though your ovarian reserve will dwindle with time.
There are advantages to getting pregnant when you are older too!

Here's a great little video talking about the advantages or disadvantages of pregnancy as you get older, particularly after thirty-five:

The Advantages Of
Getting Pregnant Older

Being older, you generally have more life experience, you might be more patient, have developed more tolerance and you might even be in a better place in your life than you were in your teens or early 20's. Perhaps by this stage of life, you might be set up a little better, you might have your own home or have paid off a car and be more settled.
Perhaps you've experienced the things you want to like a career, or traveling already, and have the mind-set of applying your life to starting a family wholeheartedly.
A lot of older women tend to be leading healthier lifestyles than when they were younger. Being older you probably have a better understanding of your body, and you might be better equipped to deal with stress and the things life may throw your way.
As you get older you generally know what you want, and have a stronger confidence and feeling of contentment.
Also, if you are trying to have a baby, you have the added bonus of having made the choice to have a baby. Therefore you will be much better mentally prepared and eager for this stage in your life. One other positive point is the outcome of the baby after birth is often no less than a younger mother's baby. Pregnancy after 35 can be harder, but it's very achievable. There are many women who achieve pregnancy after 35, so don't be disheartened if you are having problems getting there, sometimes it just takes some extra time to happen.