5 Tips for Getting Pregnant After 40

Written By Lora Shahine, MD

The biological clock, geriatric pregnancy, poor egg quality, diminished ovarian reserve  - if you’re trying to conceive in your 40s you’ve likely heard or been reminded of the link between age and fertility - but there is hope! 

In this episode of Baby or Bust, Dr. Lora Shahine provides insights on optimizing reproductive health and making informed decisions about family planning into your 40s. 

She covers age and fertility, family goals, the importance of early testing, practical tips for conception, and considerations for using IVF as a strategic family-building tool option. 

You’ll walk away from this episode feeling empowered with knowledge to maximize your chances of a successful pregnancy after 40. 

In this episode you’ll hear:

[1:47] Age & fertility

[9:40] An important first step: family building goals

[12:25] Next step: don’t wait for testing

[15:38] Tips for trying to conceive

[18:44] Is IVF right for me?

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Lora Shahine, MD

Dr. Lora Shahine, reproductive endocrinologist at Pacific NW Fertility and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington in Seattle, completed her residency in OBGYN at the University of California in San Francisco and fellowship in reproductive endocrinology at Stanford University. She is dedicated to educating and advocating for increased awareness of infertility, miscarriage, and the impact on environmental toxins on health through an active social media presence, teaching, clinical research, and authoring multiple blogs and books including best selling, ‘Not Broken: An Approachable Guide to Miscarriage and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss.’

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