1st baby at 32 years old

Hi! Just found out I'm about 4 weeks pregnant with my first baby and I'll be 32 in December. Any tips for pregnancy in your 30s? I've heard pregnancy and childbirth are more difficult in your 30s, especially if it's your first.

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Firstly congratulations 🎊. Im 38 and on my 2nd. My first i was 21, the only difference is im more clued up on life. I do have health problems but had those before I became pregnant. My inbox is always open xx

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I had my first at 34. I had a pretty easy pregnancy that I enjoyed. I did go to the chiropractor regularly starting in my second trimester.

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I was 34 with my first and had a relatively normal pregnancy. Baby was bigger so I had a c section but that wasn’t due to age. Honestly I’m so thankful I waited! I feel like a far more confident mom.

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I had my first at 33 and it was a breeze. He was 9.5lbs and never even felt him. Never had nausea, no heartburn, no insomnia, no discomfort, nothing. If it wasn’t for a missed period and getting bigger (though I technically lost weight and was lighter than my pre-pregnancy weight when I gave birth), I wouldn’t have known I was pregnant haha.

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I was 30 with my first and it went well!! Don’t worry too much! Good luck

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Im 37 and pregnant with my first feeling very old and anxious.

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Not really. Many women are most fertile in there 30s. I was 35 when I gave birth and may want a second around age 41-45 years old I don’t know but age isn’t a factor for me. I think it’s just this statistic and it may be harder to chase around a toddler the older we get, otherwise I don’t see anything different except usually people are more capable and responsible in their 30s statistically where I live, so it’s better except the grandparents are older and passing away.

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I had my first at 38

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I had my first at 31 and my second at 34. I didn’t have babies in my 20s so I can’t compare but overall my experience wasn’t too bad. 3rd trimester was difficult. But my second time giving birth was actually a breeze.

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Had my first at 36 and had zero issues! It was a healthy pregnancy and delivery 🙏🏽 tips: prioritize yourself & your peace !

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I was 30 with my first, 31 with my second and currently 37 with my third. All pregnancies seems pretty similar-- keep your body moving, smaller meals/larger snacks vs heavy meals help keep you from hitting a food coma and avoid people/situations that chronically keep you overwhelmed and stressed ☺️ congratulations!

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Hi! Just found out I'm about 4 weeks pregnant with my first baby and I'll be 32 in December. Any tips for pregnancy in your 30s? I've heard pregnancy and childbirth are more difficult in your 30s, especially if it's your first.

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