Woman Crush Wednesday – Amy Klein
Amy Klein is our wcw today Amy Klein is an amazing female writer , columnist and Infertility advocate. Her book on fertility , The Trying Game, is quite expository” . Amy Klein writes frequently about health and fertility for publications such as Newsweek, Slate, The…
New Year, New Chapter. Great News for Older Moms!
First of all, I wish you a Happy New Year. It is with great pleasure that I announce the launch of the Nigeria Chapter of Motherhoodlater…than Sooner. Yes o, we are now the Nigerian Chapter of Motherhood Later…than Sooner; an international organization for women who…
Pregnancy after 35: What to expect when you are expecting a baby
Having a baby after 35 is a common practice nowadays. Understanding the issues older mothers might face helps you better prepare and have a healthy pregnancy. Many women are delaying pregnancy well into their 30s and beyond — and delivering healthy babies at old age….
Being an Older Mom; the amazing love story of momat4ty
I had my first born at 17 It was a natural birth, painful though with long labour (33hours to be précise). But I was strong, energetic and a week after, I was taking my GCE exams and a month after, I was back in shape…
Inspiring Tales From An Older Mom
When the convener of the momat4ty initiative reached out to me to share my story, I had my reservations at first, I thought to myself, is being a mum over forty a “thing” or what is the hullabaloo about becoming a mum at an older…
Are you sure you are not suffering from depression?
Pix Credit: https://www.hmhb-hawaii.org/information/postpartum-depression-ppd/ When Ella got pregnant after eight years of fertility treatment, she felt she would burst from the sheer joy of having a little human –her own child- grown within her. She was having her first child at 42, but she was…
10 things you need to know while searching for good Schools
Finding a school for your Child can be as tasking as finding an apartment, even more tasking. Parents who don’t want to gamble with their childrens future must investigate prospective schools in order to ensure the school they pick is the right one. We…
Celebrities in the “Older Moms Club”
There are quite a number of reasons why women give birth at an older age, the average being 23 to 35. Some do so for natural reasons which are beyond their control. Others choose to do so on account of something they consider as being…
5 Things to do with your Children this Holiday
Get them busy while you work so they don’t feel bored Children love holidays no doubt. However, it can be overwhelming for them as they have become accustomed to going to school daily and will feel anxiety doing nothing. As parents, especially working parents, we…
Pregnancy Risks
Pregnancy over 35 comes with ‘more risk’. However, as long as you are in good health, then pregnancy should be straightforward. If any problems do occur, these will be monitored carefully by your obstetric team keeping you and your baby safe. You are also likely…
Get a good understanding of drugs you can take and not take during pregnancy
As an expectant mom, there is so much to think about, so many do’s and don’ts but protecting your own and your baby’s health is a priority on the list! There are a lot of guidelines and advice from what you should eat and drink,…
BURNT-OUT? HERE ARE FUN MOVES TO RECLAIM YOUR CALM THIS SUMMER
We know that nothing would be more delightful for knackered moms than to just sit back with legs stretched out, a glass of your favourite poison while reading a book or watching a movie. “Women expect that we can do it all — be the…
Lactation and the older Mom, causes and tips on how to produce more
It’s a myth to think that age affects the quality or quantity of milk a woman produces because the quality of breast milk does not change over time. Regardless of your age, socioeconomic status, how long you have been breastfeeding, race, or any other considerations,…
Serana Williams – Woman Crush Wednesday
Meet Serena Williams. our woman crush any day! Serena Jameka Williams is an American professional tennis player and former world No. 1 in women’s singles tennis. She is wife to Alexis Ohanian and Mom to Olympia. “I almost died after giving birth to my daughter,…
Having a baby later in life with the help of IVF and fertility drugs
As a woman ages, the possibility of having children reduces but there’s no set time as to when it can happen because it varies from one woman to another. So is IVF a good backup option for having a baby later in life? Well! It…
Seven great apps every new mom needs to make life more pleasant
It can be challenging being a mom not to talk about being an oldermom. There is so much shaking of the table if you know what I mean hence the need for any resource that can make life more comfortable. I bet you will find…
Every route to motherhood is perfect even through surrogacy: Gabrielle Union’s Story
About one in eight couples has trouble getting pregnant or sustaining one. Fertility issue however common with women and men older than 40 yet it still affects women and men younger than 40. The chance of having a child is much higher for women younger…
HAVING A BABY AFTER 35: HOW IT CAN AFFECT FERTILITY AND PREGNANCY
It is no news that age is one of the leading factors that can be used to predict our ability to give birth. As one advance past the age of 30, our fertility decreases at a constant level until menopause. Like our lead doctor (fertility)…
Gainna Nannini – Woman Crush Wednesday
Having a baby after 40 can be challenging hence the celebration when we see #50andover having one Our woman crush goes to Gainna Nannini The late blooming mother took on a new phase when she had her first child at the age of 54— Wow!…
Egg and Avocado salad with toast: a great simple meal for the weekend
Yah! Today is Friday and I bet you can’t wait to rush home after work to shudder off all the stress for this week, well I can understand because I’ve been in your shoe several times and I can’t overemphasize how much I’ve wanted to…
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