Trusting the Process: How a Nurse Navigated Birth at 42 and 48

Trusting the Process: How a Nurse Navigated Birth at 42 and 48

Author: Jamie Massey March 13, 2023 Duration: 1:09:29
024. Can your family ever truly be "complete" in your 40s? In this episode, we meet Bianca, a community nurse from Scotland and mother of seven, who shares her extraordinary journey of motherhood spanning nearly three decades. After having her first child at 20, Bianca experienced the birth of her 11-lb miracle baby at 42 and is now navigating the final weeks of her seventh pregnancy at 48 years old. Bianca opens up about the physical reality of carrying a large baby in her 40s and the intent...

Hosted by Jamie Massey, Over 40 Fabulous and Pregnant creates a vital and candid space for a specific chapter of life that often goes unspoken. This isn't a clinical guide, but a companion for the emotional and physical journey of motherhood after forty. Every other Monday, you'll hear real, unfiltered stories from women navigating the complexities of trying to conceive, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. The conversations are raw-there's laughter, tears, and the kind of honest oversharing that only happens among those who truly understand each other's struggles, including the profound grief of loss. Tuning in means connecting with a community that dismantles the myth that this path is impossible or should be walked alone. You’ll find relatable experiences that educate and validate your own, whether you're seeking empowerment during fertility treatments or reassurance during a pregnancy that defies societal timelines. The podcast moves beyond simple inspiration to deliver genuine solidarity, making it a trusted resource for anyone redefining what family building looks like later in life. It’s about finding your footing with humor and heart, supported by stories that prove you are far from alone.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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Duration: 1:19:06
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Duration: 1:12:54
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Staying Positive During Multiple IVF Cycles: Melissa's Story at 43 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:38
095. When Melissa turned 40, she felt a deep calling to motherhood but hadn't yet met the right partner to start a family. Despite well-meaning friends suggesting she should simply "get a dog" rather than face the uphill…
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Duration: 34:28
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Duration: 1:05:32
094. At 40 years old, Rosanne Austin was a high-stakes prosecutor facing a grim clinical diagnosis: she was told her age made a successful pregnancy nearly impossible. After a grueling and unsuccessful IVF journey that l…
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Duration: 52:14
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Duration: 1:13:21
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Bonus: Jamie's Recovery at 43 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:26
BE03. This is episode 3 of a 3-part series sharing my story. I'm talking about my recovery. During this recording, I'm six months postpartum. I am so lucky to be sharing my story! We left off the last episode with THE BI…