The truth about celebrity moms over 40
Women in Hollywood seem to have it all, including amazing luck when it comes to having babies later in life. We mere mortals wonder how they do it. But here’s the truth about celebrity moms over 40 from our Southern California fertility doctor. Celebrity moms are just like other women. They have trouble getting pregnant, they may use in vitro fertilization (IVF) and they may use gestational surrogates to carry their babies to term. So, the next time you read a headline about a famous woman over the age of 40 having a baby, know there’s probably much more to that story.
Celebrity moms are just like us
All women, including celebrities, are born with a set amount of eggs. Once puberty hits, we release those eggs each month, but the amount and the health of those eggs decline as we get older. That’s why it’s harder to get pregnant as we age.
How celebrity moms over 40 have babies
Each woman is different, so how they achieve a successful pregnancy varies. The first step is to visit our Southern California fertility doctor for a consultation, health history and fertility testing. Then, Dr. Robert Anderson will develop a plan that may include the following treatments.
- Intrauterine insemination
- IVF
- Genetic testing
- Donor eggs
- Gestational surrogacy
If the woman is part of a same-sex couple, she also needs donor sperm to help welcome a healthy baby.
Considerations regarding pregnancy after 40
As you can see, there are many options for moms over 40. While pregnancy can sometimes still occur naturally, it’s more likely that women will need a little help from our experienced fertility team to achieve pregnancy after 40.
Now you know the truth about celebrity moms over 40. If you’re having trouble getting pregnant, we can help. Contact us today.