Starting a family after quarantine is not bad. These days, birth rates are on the rise for older women as there is no perfect time to enjoy the blessings of motherhood.

However, you may have heard many times that middle-aged pregnancies can lead to various complications. It could lead you to believe that you are not the right age to have a baby.

The truth is that many women have babies in their 40s, either through a natural pregnancy or through fertility treatments.

 Possibilities of having a natural pregnancy at 45 years:

It is natural to worry about your biological clock when you reach your 40s. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] showed that 30% of women between the ages of 40 and 45 suffer from infertility.

Infertility problems can reduce your chances of pregnancy. This decrease can occur for a variety of reasons, including:

Low number of eggs

The ovarian reserve is used to describe the number of eggs that are left in a woman's ovary. The decrease in ovarian reserves is a consequence of normal aging. 45-year-old women have around 5,000 eggs in reserve. This number of eggs is quite low compared to the number of eggs in your twenties and thirties. It is very likely that you will run out of eggs as you get older.

Egg quality

Women in their 40s have an 80-90% chance of developing genetically abnormal eggs. These genetically abnormal eggs are less likely to be fertilized in the lining of the uterus.

Perimenopause

Perimenopause refers to the time when your body makes the natural transition to menopause, marking the end of your childbearing years. The chances of pregnancy decrease when you enter the perimenopausal phase.

Risks associated with pregnancy at age 45:

Pregnancy at age 45 is rare and can put both mother and baby at risk. There may be incidences of miscarriages, spontaneous abortions, or chromosomal abnormalities. Sometimes these risk factors can pose potential risks to you and your baby's health.

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