What’s New with the Project
Advanced Maternal Age
As featured in a recent issue of Austin Woman Magazine, this is a project about becoming a first-time mother after the age of 35. This labor of love is being developed by Sharon Munroe, who became a mother for the first time at an “Advanced Maternal Age” of 40. Sharon told her story to individuals seeking support for over four years and in 2012 created a place where other women can freely share their stories in a supportive environment and offer inspiration to others. We believe that such experiences are somewhat different than those of women who become first-time mothers in their teens, 20s or even early 30s due to life experiences, careers, health and the wisdom we gain as we age.
We Want to Hear from You!
If you became a mother for the first time at age of 35 or later, we’d love hear your story! We’re starting with a blog and will be conducting sociological research during the second half of 2013. We are particularly interested in (but you are not limited to sharing) the following:
Featured Motherhood Stories
Sharing Our Perspectives: Feedback from Penny
Penny, mother of two, saw the article about us in Austin Woman and felt compelled to write. More to come (we hope): Here are some basics (I … [Read More...]
Motherhood Survey Results: Feedback from Erin
We pose a two questions to first-time moms of age 35 or better to see the range of perspectives and ideas that women across the country have on the … [Read More...]
Sharing Our Perspectives: Feedback from Lynnette
Lynnette from Washington State gave us feedback on her AMA pregnancies and perspectives: Sharon: How did you react to getting the Advanced Maternal … [Read More...]
From the Founder
Remembering and Releasing the Pain
The Advanced Maternal Age Project is about women sharing stories and resources so that we can provide great support for one another. It is through support and resources that we may overcome many barriers as we become mothers. Some of our stories are very sad and painful and even difficult to talk about. Time makes [...]
What to REALLY Expect – Panel for Expectant Moms
On May 22nd, I had the pleasure of being on a panel with a distinguished group of speakers, all of whom support women with childbirth, which was hosted by the Bump Club, a fast-growing group for expectant and new moms in Austin, Chicago and Minneapolis. Other speakers on our panel included Wendy Howard, NR, BSN, [...]
Why My Son Has Siblings (as featured on BlogHer Moms)
At the age of 3, I was given a gift, a sweet sister. Like most older siblings, I didn’t always feel like she was a gift. My sister went from being a young toddler following my every move and adoring me to being fiercely independent as a teenager. Lots of hair pulling and squabbles over [...]
Information Series
Advanced Maternal Age and Children’s Adult Health
Most discussions of children's health with regard to mothers who conceive after the age of 35 revolves primarily around the child's health either … [Read More...]
Talk of the Nation – NPR Covers Prenatal Testing and Being Over 35
Just as we were thinking about this topic and writing a recent post with a story about prenatal genetic testing, National Public Radio (NPR) was … [Read More...]
More First Trimester Screening Options
Many women who will deliver a child after the age of 35 opt to have prenatal testing during the first trimester of pregnancy due to the increased risk … [Read More...]
Expert Voices
Words of Wisdom – Excerpts from Christianne Northrup, M.D.’s Work
One of the leading authorities on women's health is OB/Gyn and author Christianne Northrup was writing about the trend of women becoming mothers for … [Read More...]
Expert Voice Iris Waichler, MSW, LCSW
Choices and Tips for Starting a Family After Age 35 The number of women who are … [Read More...]
Expert Voices: Interview with Natalie Burger, M.D., Reproductive Endocrinologist
Editor Sharon had the opportunity to interview Natalie Burger, M.D. about her work with couples. Sharon: What services do you provide to … [Read More...]
