Is 45 to old to try for a second ?
First natural pregnancy at 42.
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Depends on what your definition and beliefs of “old” are and your physical conditions

I am pregnant with my first and 42 (will be 43 by the time of birth) and planning a second one by 45 x

I had a spontaneous pregnancy at 48, and now have a happy, healthy 7 month old. I had to manage food and exercise more than my first two pregnancies- but it can total be done. There are pros and cons for sure, but if you are up for it you can totally do it!

I say try. Who cares what the rest of the world says

I'm 47 with a 9 month old, my third.

I had a baby right after my 46th bday

Had first at just shy of 43. Tried since 4 months post partum. One chemical, one mmc and nothing else since 44.5. I say try but with a guarded heart that the odds are not in our favor. We even did IVF and got one embryo only and it was abnormal. I am now 45.5 and we don’t prevent but not trying either. Maybe you will be lucky 🍀

I read somewhere that babies of mums who are ‘older’ have smarter babies😂 hope that helps!

New studies come out that it’s not the eggs that are the problem with old age… it’s the sperm… so make sure your partner’s health is good!

Not too late! We just had one 6 weeks ago, I'm 45 👍🏻

I just had my fist at 42. Even though a 2 nd one is a scary tho (soo much work) the thought keeps crossing my mind.

I said in the labour ward about me being so old and this will be my last one, and I was told they'll see me back soon!
8 professionals have all said 41 is nothing and 45-50 is common for them now.
There is no harm in trying if you're not done, and have more love and energy to give.

No but mine was IVF at 44.