Delayed motherhood

Delayed motherhood is a modern and responsible approach to family planning, when a woman consciously decides to become a mother after 30 or even 40 years of age. Today, this trend is spreading all over the world, because many women strive to first get an education, gain professional experience, achieve financial stability and confidence in the future.

Today, the possibilities of medicine allow a woman to independently choose the best time for herself to have a child. The main thing is to do it consciously and with care for her own health. If you are planning a pregnancy in the future, you should take care of your body now, know the peculiarities of the female reproductive age and have a reliable medical partner.

Oxford Medical specialists will help you on this path. In our medical center you will receive professional consultation, individual advice and support at any stage of family planning. Make an appointment and take the first step towards confident and happy motherhood in the future.

Delayed motherhood is a decision to become a mother at a more mature age, after achieving certain life goals. Nowadays, this approach is becoming increasingly popular. The average age of first birth in Ukraine and around the world is gradually increasing, and this is a natural consequence of social, economic and cultural changes.

Delayed motherhood has long been a common practice in many countries of Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia. There, the average age of giving birth to a first child has long exceeded 30 years, and in some countries (Italy, Spain, Sweden) it is approaching 32–33.

Why are women increasingly choosing delayed motherhood? There may be several reasons:

• The desire to get an education and build a successful career;
• Creating a financial safety net;
• The desire for self-realization, travel and personal development;
• The desire to find a reliable partner and build strong relationships;
• The need to resolve certain health issues before pregnancy.

International experience shows that competent preparation, regular preventive examinations, and the opportunity to use modern reproductive technologies give a woman the chance to safely and comfortably give birth to a child at an age when she is psychologically and financially ready.

When planning delayed motherhood, it is important to consider not only the pros, but also the possible difficulties. From a medical point of view, after 35 years of age, natural fertility gradually decreases, and the risks of some pregnancy complications may increase.

Possible medical challenges:

• decreased number and quality of eggs;
• increased risk of chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus;
• greater likelihood of developing gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, complications during childbirth.

In addition to medical issues, there are psychological and social issues. Women may feel anxious about the future, worry about the health of the child, and experience pressure from family or society. It is important to discuss these issues with a specialist in order to receive emotional support and reliable information.

Sometimes, society imposes stereotypes that can only be overcome by confidence in one's own choice and the support of loved ones.

Modern technologies make it possible to successfully preserve a woman's reproductive potential and postpone pregnancy until she is ready to become a mother.

To prepare for future motherhood as effectively as possible, it is important to follow a certain strategy. It is not necessary to postpone everything for “someday”: you can take care of your health right now.

What to do:

• Go through a basic gynecological examination (ultrasound of the pelvic organs, hormone tests).
• Assess the ovarian reserve (in particular, check the AMH level).
• Check the condition of the thyroid gland, the general condition of the body.
• Give up bad habits, control your weight, take care of your diet and physical activity.
• If necessary, consult about cryopreservation of eggs to preserve the possibility of having your own children in the future.

It is useful to attend preventive examinations at least once a year and consult a doctor in a timely manner if there are any changes in your health. If a reduced ovarian reserve or other difficulties with conception are detected during the examination, doctors select individual strategies for the treatment of female infertility, including the use of assisted reproductive technologies.

In addition to physical preparation, it is important to take care of psychological comfort: share your experiences with your partner, friends, or a psychologist, don't be afraid to ask questions and get professional answers.

The cost of services for deferred motherhood in our clinic is determined individually and depends on the scope of examinations, necessary consultations and additional procedures. The deferred motherhood program may include consultations with a reproductive specialist, fertility assessment, ultrasound, laboratory tests, cryopreservation of eggs and IVF in the future. If you choose the cryopreservation procedure, the cost of preserving eggs and storing biomaterial is additionally taken into account. Sign up for a consultation and get individual recommendations. You can find out the price of a reproductive specialist consultation here.

Are you planning to become a mother in the future? Contact the specialists of the medical center «Oxford Medical» in Kyiv now — Get support, up-to-date recommendations and confidence in your health.

The Oxford Medical Center has created all the conditions to support women planning delayed motherhood. Here you will receive modern diagnostics, professional consultation from a reproductive specialist, an individual approach and care at every stage.