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Scenario

Why older parenthood faces social judgment

I am pregnant with my first child at 43 and everyone acts like I'm being selfish but I finally have the stability to be a good mother.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Non-normative timing of parenthood challenges social expectations about appropriate life sequencing and reproductive choices.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Parental identity — becoming and losing?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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