Over 40 Fabulous and Pregnant

019. Three remarkable women come together to share their diverse experiences of motherhood later in life. From a first-time pregnancy at 41 to navigating a second child at 45, guests Caroline, Donna, and Annabelle offer a unique "looking back" perspective. Spanning journeys that took place anywhere from five to twenty-three years ago, this conversation highlights the enduring strength an...

0018. What happens when a women's health expert becomes the patient? In this episode, we sit down with Johanna, a Pelvic Floor and Lactation Coach from Charlotte, North Carolina, who shares her raw and inspiring journey to motherhood. After years of trying and navigating the heartbreak of loss, Johanna turned to IVF at age 39. She pulls back the curtain on her "amazing" egg retrieva...

017. Can a "snowball's chance in hell" actually turn into a miracle? In this episode,  Jennifer, a high-powered CEO from Nashville, who was met with total medical skepticism when she began her fertility journey. Despite being told by a specialist that her chances of conceiving were practically non-existent, Jennifer applied the same tenacity she uses to lead her company to her own h...

016. What does it feel like to navigate pregnancy in your 20s, 30s, and then again at 46? Heather’s story is a rare and beautiful look at the evolution of motherhood. In this episode, she discusses the unique reality of her 9th and 10th pregnancies, which occurred at ages 40 and 46. She opens up about the surprise of conceiving when she thought she was entering menopause and how her perspective on...

015. We explore Candace's inspiring and deeply honest journey to becoming a mother at 41. After meeting her husband later in life, Candace navigated the emotional highs and lows of two pregnancy losses before finally welcoming her son, Aden. She shares the relief of a healthy pregnancy—including the hilarious detail of her husband experiencing the cravings and "sympathy pains"—and o...

014.  At 40, Victoria Lato Dunker hit a "renaissance" year—a season of intentional reconnection with herself that unexpectedly led her to the love of her life and a new path toward motherhood. A former flight attendant and actor, Victoria shares the incredible story of meeting her husband and the "voice from above" that told her he was the one. However, the road to her daughter...

013. Can a "break" from fertility treatments actually lead to the miracle you've been waiting for? In this episode, we meet Rhiannon, a grandmother from Ohio who defied the odds to welcome her 10th child—a natural pregnancy at age 44. After finding that fertility medications weren't working, Rhiannon and her husband decided to step back and rethink their plan. It was during thi...

012. What do you do when a doctor tells you a hysterectomy is your only option at 41? In this powerful episode, fertility well-being practitioner Juliet shares how she navigated a harrowing medical crisis after a trip to Costa Rica and made the brave decision to decline surgery. Her intuition and dedication to healing her body paved the way for an incredible outcome: a spontaneous pregnancy at 44....

011. Today, Rebecca from Los Angeles, California shares her pregnancy journey that she prepared and planned for. She had her first son at 44, and she is 23 weeks pregnant with her second son.   She is a wholistic nutritionist for women over 40, so preparing her home and having the right diet are important to her.  Get the resources, transcript and more information about this episode: https://over4...

010. Jodie shares the beautiful intersection of intentionality and intuition in her planned spontaneous pregnancy at 43. Jodie shares how she moved away from the "accidental" or "medicalized" narratives often associated with later-in-life motherhood and instead approached her journey with deep preparation and body literacy. We explore the mindset shifts required to ignore the s...

009. After six years of trying to expand her family, Rachel found herself at a crossroads that many in the community will recognize. In this episode, she opens up about the grueling emotional toll of secondary infertility and the heavy decision to finally stop the pursuit of pregnancy. Just as she began to process the idea of moving forward, life offered a miraculous surprise: a natural pregnancy...

008. After raising four sons and reaching age 40, Jackie found herself in a season of life where she thought her days of diapers and strollers were long behind her. Feeling healthier than ever but noticing irregular symptoms, she initially suspected she was beginning the transition into perimenopause, a theory supported by her family history. However, a shocking discovery revealed that she wasn&ap...

007. Grace from Port Aransas, Texas shares her IVF success at 44 and 46. In this powerful episode, we dive into an incredible story of resilience, exploring how one woman navigated the complexities of advanced maternal age to welcome two miracle babies. Despite facing unbelievable life hurdles and the daunting statistics often associated with fertility treatments in your mid-40s, she proved that t...

006. In this inspiring episode, we meet Melissa from Montana, whose journey to motherhood was anything but traditional. After a gallbladder surgery went dangerously wrong just one month into her marriage, Melissa was left navigating significant medical trauma and physical limitations. Yet, despite having a stainless steel hip and a diminished reproductive system, she defied the discouraging statis...

005. After over a decade of parenting an only child, Kelli found herself entering a brand-new season of life just as her daughter was becoming a teenager. At age 44, she had long since closed the chapter on diapers and strollers, embracing the independence that comes with raising a thirteen-year-old. However, a shocking discovery changed everything, revealing a natural pregnancy that would bridge...

004. In this heart-opening episode, Jamie sits down with Kearie, a mother of three whose incredible journey through motherhood includes five surrogacy pregnancies—the most recent completed at age 40. Kearie pulls back the curtain on the complexities of the surrogacy world, from the legal and medical intricacies of working with agencies and attorneys to the emotional connections formed with intende...

003. In Episode 3, host Jamie Massey talks with her friend Misty about the beautiful, unpredictable journey to motherhood at 40. They cover everything from the heartbreak of miscarriage to the joy of welcoming baby Addison, focusing on how a natural "planner" navigates a high-risk pregnancy. The conversation explores how Misty managed medical labels like gestational diabetes and preeclam...

002. Stephanie shares her remarkable story of experiencing a surprise pregnancy right as she turned 40. After the birth of her second child via IVF, Stephanie navigated the complexities of fertility treatments and the emotional landscape of "Advanced Maternal Age," only to find herself shocked by a natural conception. Her journey highlights the unpredictable nature of fertility and the s...

001. Over 40 Fabulous and Pregnant is a podcast dedicated to empowering women navigating the unique journey of mid-life fertility. Hosted by Jamie Massey , the show proves that there isn't just one way to achieve pregnancy over 40. Whether you are exploring natural conception, donor eggs, IVF, or the path of a Single Mother by Choice (SMBC), these real-life stories offer proof that motherhood...