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When late-in-life pregnancy brings more anxiety than joy

I am pregnant at forty-three after years of infertility and everyone assumes I should be thrilled but I am terrified about increased risks and being an older parent.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Pregnancies achieved after struggle can carry disproportionate pressure to feel grateful rather than processing legitimate fears.

Worth thinking about

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