advanced maternal age

Experts agree that the best time for a woman to become pregnant is when she’s physically and emotionally ready, whether at 20, 30 or 40. But what is it like to be a mother at these different ... READ MORE

Preconception Weight Loss

The Later-In-Life Pregnancy

By the age of 43, Jamie Rhein of Columbus, Ohio, thought it was unlikely she'd have a baby. "I had never gotten pregnant," says Rhein, whose adopted daughter was then 9. "My husband and I had ... READ MORE

This Is What Family Looks Like Now

An ounce of blood is worth more than a pound of friendship" goes the Spanish proverb, but you can't prove it by me. The only child of a single mother who was also an only child, I grew up a ... READ MORE

Age Matters

While there's no perfect time to have a baby, women in their 20s, 30s, and 40s may have different approaches toward pregnancy and motherhood. Here, we take you on a journey through the ages, ... READ MORE