Getting Pregnant At 40 Is Still Possible: Sure Signs You Can Still Conceive

One of the biggest questions in fertility today is, if it is quite possible for a woman like you to get pregnant at the age of 40 or even beyond 40. The answer might surprise you but yes, you still have a shot at getting pregnant at 40.

While it is true that you will be considered a high risk if you get pregnant at 40, rest assured that you can still make it; it's not that dangerous and not nearly impossible. The average age that most women get pregnant is at 20 - 28 years old but that's because those are still under the reproductive age where healthy egg cells can be well produced. On the other hand, this doesn't mean that you are no longer capable of conceiving after 30's. As long as you are still menstruating you have a chance to get pregnant.

Pregnancy after the age of 30 is said to be very dangerous, some say you might even kick the bucket when you get pregnant at that age. This is a complete fallacy. There are a great number of women who conceived their last child even after 40. It all depends on the status of your health. If you are a healthy 40 year old woman, still menstruating, no vices, you exercise regularly and you have a healthy sex life then you can still be a candidate for getting pregnant at 40.

Assuming you do get pregnant, you will still need extra assistance and a careful watch because, as mentioned a while back, you are considered a high risk for pregnancy. To be considered high risk means you need all the attention you can get, you need to be carefully looked at and your compliance with your OB visits is a must. And unlike younger women, you need more tests and medical examinations to ensure that the baby you are carrying is free from any genetic abnormality, which is highly likely to develop at this stage and age of pregnancy.

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Article Submitted On: October 13, 2010

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