First Time Moms Beyond 35

Season 5: Episode 9 Listen to the discussion with Integrative Health Practitioner, Fatima Pagtakhan as she shares details about mineral balancing and removing toxins from the body. Guest: Fatima Pagtakhan, Kind Heart Lifestyle Host: Isabel --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isabel-prosper/support

Season 5: Episode 8 Dive into this conversation to hear Traci's fertility journey. She did not plan to have children and didn't think she had the nurturing personality to be a mom. After her husband expressed interest in having a baby, she was open to it. Traci went through the unfortunate cycle of multiple miscarriages and thought she could not have children. To her surprise, she became pregnant naturally in her mid 40s. This episode has been re-edited from the original publication from September 2000. Host: Isabel Prosper Guest: Traci --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isabel-prosper/support

Season 5: Episode 7 This is a solo episode, of me speaking about the benefits of having only one child. You have likely heard the term, "one and done". More parents are choosing to only have one child due to starting their parenting journey later, economic reasons, and some even say for environmental reasons. Whether you have made the choice to have only one child or you have found yourself having difficulty having another one, then this episode may be for you. I will give you a few benefits as I see it today. Feel free to share your comments here too. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isabel-prosper/support

Season 5: Episode 6 We know that physical activity is essential in our children's lives. Unfortunately, intense activity has greater risk of injuries. More than 2.6 million children and teens end up in the emergency room with sports injuries each year. In this episode, I spoke to Dr. Naomi Brown, Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to find out how parents can prevent injuries and what to do when their child does get hurt. Resources are available at: chop.edu/sports Host: Isabel Prosper IG: @firsttimemomsbeyond35 Guest: Naomi Brown, MD, Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isabel-prosper/support

Season 5: Episode 5 What do we need to know for women's midlife care? In this episode, I dove into the mission of Deiya Health with founders, Dr. Nirshila Chand and Dr. Rajasree Nambron. I asked them about hormones and peri-menopause. Deiya Health was offering a safety net of services and resources that sought to uplift, empower, and transform the lives of women everywhere. They were in the very early stages at the time of this recording and have since decided to cease operations of Deiya Health. For now, you will find both doctor profiles on Linkedin. This episode was recorded in May, 2024. Host: Isabel IG: @firsttimemomsbeyond35 Guests: Dr. Nirshila Chand and Dr. Rajasree Nambron --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isabel-prosper/support

Season 5: Episode 4 This is a solo recording with Host, Isabel, scrolling through comments on Reddit from a post titled: Older moms, does it bother you being recognized as an "older" mom? I share my comments too and would love to hear and see yours! Host: Isabel Prosper Instagram: @firsttimemomsbeyond35 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isabel-prosper/support

Season 5: Episode 3 In this episode, I speak with Dr. Jerryl Lynn Rubin. She is 75 years old and enjoying her retirement years. She had her kids at 41 and 45 years old as a single lesbian mom, who created how she would have her children. She is now a grandmother with 4 grandkids and 1 on the way. Interested in reaching out to Dr. Jerryl Lynn? You can email her at jlynnrubin@yahoo.com . First Time Moms Beyond 35 Podcast Host: Isabel Prosper Instagram: @firsttimemomsbeyond35 Episode recorded in May 2024. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isabel-prosper/support

Season 5: Episode 2 In this episode, I spoke to Dr. Naureen Haroon from Vision Without Limits. Does your age play a role with your vision and having children? Is there any risk for the baby's vision? Is there an eye-related condition to be concerned with? Dr. Haroon gives us more insight on eye health from pregnancy to postpartum. Guest: Dr. Haroon, ⁠Vision Without Limits⁠ Host: Isabel Prosper Instagram: @firsttimemomsbeyond35 This episode was recorded: April, 2024 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isabel-prosper/support

Season 5: Episode 1 In this episode, I speak with a women who fought fibroids and was told she would never have kids. She even considered a hysterectomy. Along her journey, she experienced bloating and to her surprise she found out that she was 7 months pregnant. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isabel-prosper/support

Season 4 Finale. Is it possible to prevent allergies from an early age? I spoke to Dr. Mireku, a Pediatric Allergist & Immunology Specialist. She is also a food allergy Mama of two. She shared her experience and thoughts working with kids who suffer from food allergies. She is on a mission to educate, diagnose, and treat 1 million allergic individuals and families. She is based in Southlake, TX and ready to launch a new location in McKinney, TX. She is also using technology to help families get access to allergy care at home. You can learn more about her venture at allergeniq.com. ISABEL PROSPER @firsttimemomsbeyond35 DR. NANA MIREKU, MD @allergistdoc allergeniq.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

Cha Jones lives her life with intention. She has traveled the world and currently lives in Mexico. She had her baby at 43 and then wrote a book called, You Can Manifest Your Dreams. In this episode, she shared how she manifested her baby to existence and what life is like for her today. ISABEL PROSPER Instagram: @firsttimemomsbeyond35 CHA JONES Instagram: @chajones chajones.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

Louise was born with a bicornuate uterus, which means her uterus is heart shaped. According to Cleveland Clinic, only .5% of women are born with this condition. A heart shaped uterus does not impair the ability to conceive, however a pregnancy with this shaped uterus will be considered high-risk. Louise shared that although she didn't expect to get pregnant she was ready for this all of her adult life. Listen to hear how incredible the timing was for her and what she thinks happened to make it possible. I encourage you to share, subscribe, and leave a review of this podcast! Thank you for being here. FIRST TIME MOMS BEYOND 35 PODCAST ISABEL PROSPER @firsttimemomsbeyond35 LOUISE @a_for_astrid --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

I spoke to Anna Vlachos, a former TV Reporter in Toronto, Canada to hear her motherhood journey story. She conceived all 3 children naturally in her 40s! She didn't expect to get pregnant so easily, yet that is exactly what happened for her and she even conceived her last child while she was on birth control. ISABEL PROSPER @firsttimemomsbeyond35 ANNA VLACHOS @anna.vlachos.1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

Vivian Frost is a wife, a mother, and a life coach. She became a first time mom at 46 and currently has a 5 year old. She shared her fertility journey, which includes hyperthyroidism (aka Hashimoto's disease). We also talked about whether or not it's selfish to have a baby after 40. I welcome you to share your thoughts too. ISABEL PROSPER @firsttimemomsbeyond35 VIVIAN FROST @vivian_frost_coaching vivianfrost.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Angie is looking for a surrogate. She has been on the journey to become a single mom by choice for the last 8 years. Her journey includes trying to get pregnant with her own eggs, attempting adoption, supporting an egg donor and 3 failed transfers. She even had a close friend offer to be her surrogate, which also resulted in a failed transfer. At this present time, Angie is searching for a new surrogate that can continue on this fertility/motherhood journey with her. ISABEL PROSPER @firsttimemomsbeyond35 ANGIE SHEN: YouTube Video: Looking for my future friend and surrogate --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

Sarah Howie started a blog to offer advice, inspiration and courage for women who are feeling the struggle of getting pregnant in their 30s and 40s. In this episode, she lets us know the importance of listening to your body at all stages of life and how she went from not thinking about having children to getting pregnant naturally in her 40s. Sarah had pain on and off for years. She had severe adhesions on her organs including her ovaries. At 35, she was told by a doctor that she needed to start trying to have children, if that's what she wanted. Without knowing she did make it to 10 weeks pregnant which wound up as an ectopic pregnancy and affected her left tube. Her talk with me is a good reminder to not let your busy life ignore signals that your body sends you. Listen to learn more about her fertility and motherhood journey. ISABEL PROSPER Instagram: @firsttimemomsbeyond35 Sarah Howie Instagram: @the_40year_hustle the40yearhustle.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

Paula Giroday is a mother, actress, wellness enthusiast, and human design reader.  She always knew she wanted to be a mom, but she also didn't think there was going to be a time that was "too late".  After all, her mom birthed her in her 30s.  Paula is married and now has two children.  In this episode, she gave details on the emergency c-section for her first delivery.  She also talks about her second child's delivery, which was a planned home birth. In many cases, a natural delivery is discouraged because of the risk of a uterine rupture. Encouraging data from the CDC shows that the number of VBAC is increasing. First Time Moms Beyond 35….we got this. ISABEL PROSPER Instagram: @firsttimemomsbeyond35 PAULA GIRODAY Instagram: @paulagiroday --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

Yolanda is based in Atlanta, GA and she tells us about her “never give up story”. Her life includes the loss of her parents early in her life and she also went through a divorce. She has a successful career in clinical health and knew it would be hard to meet another spouse and have a family. Her mindset helped her to get to where she is today. Despite the challenges she had endured in life, she had to be happy whether she was going to have a baby or not. She touches on the importance of African Americans knowing more about their fertility early on in life. We talk about platelet rich plasma to help blood flow to the uterus. She tells women to claim their fertility regardless of how it happens. There is no set rule! Are you happy with where you are right now? ISABEL PROSPER Instagram: @firsttimemomsbeyond35 YOLANDA MILLER Instagram: @boloaka --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

Jessica shares her joyful life without kids!  She and her husband were on the path to have children several years ago and faced multiple challenges along the way.  They grew through that experience and made peace that their lives can be joyful with or without kids. Jessica Stephens is a corporate marketer turned social marketer, online entrepreneur and podcast host. She's passionate about supporting people in transforming their daily actions to be on purpose and love their life! Career, business, relationships, health, love all of it! She is a master networker and connector helping pair people with others and opportunities. Her love for travel landed her a Pilot husband which fueled her desire to ditch the cubicle life for a carry-on bag, laptop and good wifi!  When she's home you can find her in the kitchen churning up a batch of homemade gourmet ice cream and being the best plant mom she can be! https://jessicastephens.ca/pages/about ISABEL PROSPER Instagram: @firsttimemomsbeyond35 JESSICA STEPHENS Instagram: @jess.loves.life --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

Meet Tanya. She is based in Vancouver, BC, where she met her partner in her 40s and pretty much became an instant bonus mom after only a few months of dating him. Listen in on our conversation as she tells me about how they met, how they continue to grow together and what it is like to help raise teenagers. ISABEL PROSPER Instagram: @firsttimemomsbeyond35 TANYA Instagram: @tcromz --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

RH Mnati gives us more thoughts on motherhood early in the journey. She talk about the need for a mom tribe because we shouldn't have to go through this journey alone. RH Mnati tells us how she could have prepared for postpartum. Postpartum support: https://www.postpartum.net/ ISABEL PROSPER Instagram: @firsttimemomsbeyond35 RH MNATI Instagram: @babiesat40 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

RH Mnati is back to share the details of what life was like when she returned home with a new baby and heightened emotions. She was not prepared for all the challenges she was hit with. Of course, having this baby was incredibly magical, but the load of pressures that instantly came with motherhood was overwhelming. The first pressure was feeding the baby every 2-3 hours, and then the disagreements of how to do or what to do with the baby. Then the dark feelings arose, which finally led to an ER visit to get help for postpartum. Postpartum support: https://www.postpartum.net/ New National Maternal Mental Health Hotline, Call or Text 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS, 1-833-943-5746 ISABEL PROSPER Instagram: @firsttimemomsbeyond35 RH MNATI Instagram: @babiesat40 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

In this episode, I am speaking with Megan Houk, who had an ovary removed in her 20s. When trying to conceive in her early 30s she struggled to get pregnant even after many options, including IUI and IVF. She and her husband eventually decided to commit to adoption and worked with a plethora of agencies. After two adoptions, she found herself pregnant when she wasn't even trying! She is blessed and living a beautiful life with her husband and three children in Ohio. We have reached the end of Season 3 and looking forward to continued engagement with you on social media as new episodes are being planned for Season 4. I'd love to hear from you with any questions or comments and if you want to share your story, please reach out. To stay connected with this podcast you can find us @firsttimemomsbeyond35 and if you are listening on apple podcast, please leave a review! Again thank you for being here. Many thanks also to all of the amazing guests who have joyfully shared their stories. First Time Moms Beyond 35….we got this! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

Picture this...you have reached an age that you and everyone around you thought you'd be married with kids already. You have convinced yourself that you are happy single and successful with your career. You are truly happy and have an awesome career. Did you ever access why you feel the way you do about marriage and kids? It is okay to not want either, if that is true, but if you really want a child...you better check yourself before you wreck yourself. In today's episode, RH Mnati tells us about her experience. She pretended she didn't want kids to protect herself. She met her husband at 37 and actually made comments that she didn't want children. Without knowing whether or not she could even bear children, she had the fear that she might not be able to. Take a listen to her journey on how she navigated her way to 2 children at age 40! She resides in DC with her husband who is a stay-at-home dad, with their 2 children. To connect with RH Mnati visit her ig page @babiesat40 and her website at babiesatforty.com. To stay connected with this podcast you can find us @firsttimemomsbeyond35 and if you are listening on apple podcast, please leave a review! Again thank you for being here. First Time Moms Beyond 35….we got this! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

This month is Cesarean Awareness Month. Did you know there is actually an organization called International Cesarean Awareness Network? If you didn't, you're not alone because I just learned about it too. This organization's purpose is to: to improve maternal-child health by reducing preventable cesareans through education support cesarean recovery, and advocate for vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). In this episode, I shared my c-section story. I had a planned c-section and fortunately, all went smoothly and almost exactly as written for our birth plan. I was a candidate for planned c-section from early on because of a previous open abdominal surgery to remove several fibroids. My story includes: my health leading up to the motherhood, my cesarean experience, and how long it took me to bounce back. After having this experience, I realized that I hadn't actually heard anyone's birth story. I only heard about the pain from an epidural. On tv shows (sitcoms) and movies, having the baby at the hospital leaves out a ton of detail too! If you had a cesarean, write to us and share your thoughts! Something I didn't know is that according to researchers, 50% of cesareans could be safely prevented. Did you feel pressure to do a cesarean? Was a cesarean what you wanted? Did you have enough information? Was you c-section elective? Did you have to change doctors? Were you scared to have a c-section? ******* Disclaimer: I have no affiliation with International Cesarean Awareness Network. When making a decision, please seek advice from medical professionals. I am only sharing my experience and not giving any advice. ******** I hope this helped someone today. If you have any thoughts or comments, I want to hear from you. And if this touched you in any way, please share this with a friend to help inspire another person on their motherhood journey. If you are listening on Apple Podcasts you can leave a review. I really appreciate you!! You can also find me on IG @firsttimemomsbeyond35. Again thank you for being here. First Time Moms Beyond 35….we got this. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

Leselle started a company called Full Belly Life to help moms live life fully. She says we need to live out of the fullness of our belly to live the life that we dream. Leselle's journey includes fibroid removal (UFE) and the success from overcoming that. She herself became a mom at 43, after being told by her doctor that she likely would not get pregnant on her own. She was even told that she would likely need donor eggs. She recalled that in her 30s she had a dream where she saw her own children that looked like her. For this reason, she knew donor eggs were not going to be included in her path. She got pregnant naturally and had her son at 43. When she realized that many moms were not enjoying their motherhood journey, she made it her mission to check their hearts to help them enjoy the honor of being a mom. If the motherload is overwhelming you, know that you can give yourself grace. Leselle, shares a few tips on how to ease the stress that can go along with momlife. My heart is full! This episode really is for anyone who is struggling with the motherload. I hope this helped someone today. Thank you for being here and if this touched you in any way, please share this with a friend to help inspire another person on their motherhood journey. To connect with Leselle visit her ig page @fullbellylife and her website at fullbelly.life. To stay connected with this podcast you can find us @firsttimemomsbeyond35 and if you are listening on apple podcast, please leave a review! Again thank you for being here. First Time Moms Beyond 35….we got this! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

This episode is our continuation from last week with Vivien Zbinden. She is a naturopath, herbalist and fertility expert. She uses a holistic approach to educate and coach women on their fertility journey. Her methods include: lifestyle modifications, healing foods, herbs, supplements and mind-body programs to help women get healthy, balance hormones, reset fertility, get pregnant and give birth to a healthy, beautiful baby. I hope this helps someone today. In Part 2 we will cover how to treat the body, post pregnancy at the advanced maternal age. To connect with Vivien visit her website fertileme.uk and you can follow Vivien on IG @fertile.expert and follow this podcast @firsttimemomsbeyond35. If this segment touched you in any way, please share this with a friend and leave a review wherever you are listening to this podcast. Let's inspire more people. Motherhood after 35…we got this! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

In today's episode, I am talking to Vivien Zbinden.  She is a naturopath, herbalist and fertility expert. She uses a holistic approach to educate and coach women on their fertility journey.  Her methods include: lifestyle modifications, healing foods, herbs, supplements and mind-body programs to help women get healthy, balance hormones, reset fertility, get pregnant and give birth to a healthy, beautiful baby. I hope this helps someone today.  In Part 2 we will cover how to treat the body, post pregnancy at the advanced maternal age.  To connect with Vivien visit her website fertileme.uk and you can follow Vivien on IG @fertile.expert and follow this podcast @firsttimemomsbeyond35. If this segment touched you in any way, please share this with a friend and leave a review wherever you are listening to this podcast. Let's inspire more people. Motherhood after 35…we got this! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

On today's episode, I spoke with Digital Creator, Lorraine Kamesha. She gave birth to twins 10 years ago and now at 37 years old she just had a baby! She's had many videos go viral on TikTok and Instgram where she talks about having a baby later in life. I wanted to connect with her because she is badass! She is helping normalize raising babies later in life. Here are a couple of her videos that I love: All Moms Over 30 Stand Up and It's amazing the things that come out of people's mouths. Lorraine shares her philosophy that helps her manage life as a work from home mommy. Thanks for being here today! If this segment touched you in any way, please share this with a friend and come back next week for another episode of the First Time Moms Beyond 35 Podcast. You can follow Lorraine on IG @lorrainekamesha and visit her website at lorrainekamesha.com. To follow this podcast go to @firsttimemomsbeyond35. To help us get our stories out to more people, you can also leave a review wherever you are listening to this podcast. Let's inspire more people. Motherhood after 35….we got this! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

In this episode, I interviewed Kate Vogel, a fitness coach who had her baby at 40 years old. Becoming a mother can be overwhelming and entering into motherhood for the first time after 40 is another story! Kate tried to find content to give her the support she needed. Sadly, she wasn't finding the right information. With a background in health and fitness, she decided to learn more about "advanced maternal age" pregnancy and postpartum. Kate is now a health coach helping women over 40 become strong and confident in their bodies. I hope this helps someone today. To learn more about Kate, visit: healthcoachingbykate.com and on Instagram @healthcoachingbykate. To reach me, you can email me at isabel@motherhoodafter35.com and find me on Instagram @firsttimemomsbeyond35. Thanks for being here today. If you like this podcast, please share this goodness with others and leave a review on the podcast page. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

Alejandra Schrader is an author, plant-based nutrition certified chef, food champion, entrepreneur, and activist based in Los Angeles, CA. She is the author of “The Low-Carbon Cookbook and Action Plan: Reduce Food Waste and Combat Climate Change with 140 Sustainable Plant-Based Recipes” (DK/Penguin Random House, June 2021). Alejandra joined me for a conversation on the First Time Moms Beyond 35 Podcast to talk about her surprise pregnancy at 46!  This is good news for anyone thinking about having a child later in life.  She had previously been told that she was not able to get pregnant and therefore she didn't expect it to be possible.  To her surprise in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, she found out that she was 8 weeks pregnant.  Listen to this segment to hear how and where she figured out that she was pregnant.  She also shared how she surprised her older husband with the news.  We discuss the options of testing for chromosomal abnormalities (chorionic villus sampling (CVS) and amniocentesis).  Then we get into Alejandra's reality of having a baby, writing a book, and being an entrepreneur.  I always like to know how people manage their time. Alejandra is small-business owner and natural born leader.  She has taken on the blessing of motherhood with grace and is so thankful for her miracle. To connect with Alejandra you can find her on IG: @chefaleschrader To give feedback for this episode and to connect with Isabel, you can make contact here: @firsttimemomsbeyond35 Email: isabel@motherhoodafter35.com ********* About the First Time Moms Beyond 35 Podcast: This podcast is for the 35+ year olds entering into parenthood for the first time. Every first time parent needs a set of friends going through a similar experience. So while you may have friends with children, they may be at a completely different stage than you are and you are likely to go searching for peers, only to find that all the other first timers are way younger than you. Let this podcast be a place for you to feel less alone and more together with parents having the same highs and lows.  For any woman having a child in their 30s, 40s, and even 50s, the labels "advanced maternal age" and "geriatric" are terms you may find frustrating and unavoidable.  Do not let these labels bring you down in any way.  We each have a unique story and anything is possible.  You are welcome to include The First Time Moms Beyond 35 Podcast as part of your journey for support, healing, and inspiration. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

Kelly is the blogger behind, justourviewfromhere.com and she is based in Ontario, Canada. In this episode, she tells me about her journey to motherhood after age 40. She actually met her husband at 43! Back in 2014, her goal was to inspire others women trying to conceive later in life and her blog has now evolved to appeal to all moms. After a couple of years of trying to conceive she was successful with donor embyros. Take a listen to her story. You can stay connected with her motherhood stories at justourviewfromhere.com. You can also find her on Pinterest. Feedback and connecting with the Podcast: isabel@motherhoodafter35.com Follow: @firsttimemomsbeyond35 Website: www.motherhoodafter35.com If this segment touched you in any way, please share this with a friend and come back next week for another episode of the First Time Moms Beyond 35 Podcast. Thanks for being here. First time moms beyond 35...we got this! -Isabel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

In this episode I am speaking to Maria, who tried to conceive for 13 years. Just as she was about to give up and accept her faith, she found out she was pregnant. She found herself stressed during her pregnancy because she had previously miscarried. Another layer of worry was added when she was given the news of a 99% chance her baby had trisomy 18 (a condition that causes severe developmental delays). She was faced with the possibility that she would need to abort the baby. She stood strong in her faith and faced this news like a warrior. You can connect with Maria on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maria.t.varela.7 or email varelamtv@aol.com. Feedback and connecting with the Podcast: isabel@motherhoodafter35.com Follow: @firsttimemomsbeyond35 Website: www.motherhoodafter35.com If this segment touched you in any way, please share this with a friend and come back next week for another episode of the First Time Moms Beyond 35 Podcast. Thanks for being here. First time moms beyond 35...we got this! -Isabel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

In this episode, I spoke to Julie Chang who teaches women how to call in their spirit baby before they are conceived. Julie has always been interested in obstetrics and shifted her studies from western medicine to Chinese medicine. Her education includes: Master in Traditional Oriental Medicine, magna cum laude from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics from University of California, Los Angeles She is the Author of Cracking the Egg Myth: Proven Ways to Improve Egg Quality and she has been featured on ABC, NBC, CW, and Channel 4. Whether you have a spiritual journey or not, have an open mind as you hear about Julie's experience with her clients. To learn more about Julie Chang, visit: fertilityeggspurt.com or find her on Instagram @fertilityeggspurt. To reach me, you can email me at isabel@motherhoodafter35.com and find me on Instagram @firsttimemomsbeyond35. Thank you for being here. An affiliate link is included in this description. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

In this episode I spoke to playwright, writer, speaker, producer, and lifestyle coach, Trey Anthony. In early 2021, she released her book, Black Girl in Love with Herself, in which she breaks down the lessons and tools that she applied to heal her life. She also goes into detail about the emotional experience of adopting her baby boy. Trey is a queer black woman who tried several options for birthing a baby and eventually adopted her baby boy. She shared her story and a glimpse of how she landed on the adoption option with her previous partner. She is currently raising her son as a single mom (not by choice). This episode is the Season Finale for Season 2 of First Time Moms Beyond 35. Take a listen and be encouraged. ------ I hope this helps someone today. To learn more about Trey Anthony, visit: treyanthony.com or find her on Instagram at @blackgirlinlove. To reach me, you can email me at isabel@motherhoodafter35.com and find me on Instagram @firsttimemomsbeyond35. Thank you for being here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

In this episode, I spoke to Nicole Bray about her interracial adoption (also known as transracial adoption) story.  Nicole is married and lives an adventurous life with her husband in Alberta.  Her motherhood journey started with attempts to get pregnant before she and her husband married. In their early years of marriage, they relocated from Alberta to Texas and continued with their plans to start a family.  After a failed cycle of IVF, then the use of donor eggs, and the attempt at adoption, they learned about foster parenting to adopt.   Nicole shares her unique story of how she was blessed with a baby.  The baby she brought home is African-American and so we had to talk a bit about race and what it means to raise a black child as a white woman in Canada.  Take a listen and be inspired. I hope this helps someone today.  If you would like to reach Nicole, you can find her on Instagram @heynicolebray.  To reach me, you can email me at isabel@motherhoodafter35.com and on Instagram @firsttimemomsbeyond35.  Thank you for being here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

In this episode, I spoke to a Dr. Jenn a PhD doctor that shared her medical story and the device she invented to help her conceive.  Jenn's story began when she was trying to conceive and she was told by her doctor that she had to wait 1 year before she could see a fertility specialist.  Like many of us, she was motivated to get pregnant right away and the thought of being unable to conceive for a whole year was frightening. Finally, after seeing the fertility specialist and completing the necessary tests, she was diagnosed with unexplained infertility.  To help her conceive, the recommendation was an IUI (intrauterine insemination) procedure, which required thousands of dollars in upfront payment.  In that moment, Jenn decided to use her PhD in Biology to develop the PherDal kit. Today, she can proudly say that it worked and she has recently made the product available for anyone trying to conceive! Many thanks to you, Dr Jenn, for sharing your story and impacting fertility journeys ahead. Take a listen to her story and be encouraged. ------ To reach Dr. Jenn, you can email her at jenn@pherdal.com. As always, you can reach me by email me at isabel@motherhoodafter35.com and on Instagram @firsttimemomsbeyond35. Thank you for your support. First Time Moms Beyond 35, we got this! For more information on the PherDal kit: pherdal.com Instagram: @pherdal_science --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

This is a continuation of Ana Karina's trying to conceive journey.  In Part 2 of this episode, Ana Karina concludes how she made it to a natural pregnancy and the birth of a healthy baby boy during the Covid19 pandemic in Guatemala. From fibroids to miscarriages to birth of a healthy baby. In this episode, I spoke to Ana Karina Koper in Guatemala.  She went from workaholic to momaholic!  Her career was everything to her and she hadn't thought about having kids until later in life. In Part 1 of this interview, we learn about the obstacles and tragedy she overcame.  She was told she had less than 5% chance to have a baby when she was 40.  She had 8 tumors, no frozen eggs, endometriosis and was told she had to do IVF right away.  She jumped at the opportunity and to her dismay, she suffered in the process because the clinic lost her embryos.  She is still fighting this clinic.  She later met a Chinese doctor that informed her that as long as she had not reached menopause, she was still fertile.  Ana Karina did her research and started doing natural therapies to help her get pregnant.  Many doctors told her that there was a very low chance of having a child and that she should use a donor egg.  She continued to try to have a baby with her own eggs.  She didn't give up.  Listen to Part 1 and 2 of her journey and be inspired. I hope this helps someone today.  If you'd like to reach Ana Karina you can find her on Instagram @karinakoper. To reach me, you can email me at isabel@motherhoodafter35.com and on Instagram @firsttimemomsbeyond35. Thank you for being here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

From fibroids to miscarriages to birth of a healthy baby. In this episode, I spoke to Ana Karina Koper in Guatemala.  She went from workaholic to momaholic!  Her career was everything to her and she hadn't thought about having kids until later in life. In Part 1 of this interview, we learn about the obstacles and tragedy she overcame.  She was told she had less than 5% chance to have a baby when she was 40.  She had 8 tumors, no frozen eggs, endometriosis and was told she had to do IVF right away.  She jumped at the opportunity and to her dismay, she suffered in the process because the clinic lost her embryos.  She is still fighting this clinic.  She later met a Chinese doctor that informed her that as long as she had not reached menopause, she was still fertile.  Ana Karina did her research and started doing natural therapies to help her get pregnant.  Many doctors told her that there was a very low chance of having a child and that she should use a donor egg.  She continued to try to have a baby with her own eggs.  She didn't give up.  Listen to her Part 1 and 2 of her journey and be inspired. Come back next week for Part 2. I hope this helps someone today.  If you'd like to reach Karina you can find her on Instagram @karinakoper. To reach me, you can email me at isabel@motherhoodafter35.com and on Instagram @firsttimemomsbeyond35. Thank you for being here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

Today's episode features, Mandy, an inspirational force that manifested what she wanted in her life. After many years of emotional and binge eating, she listened to her body and did what she had to do. She created healthy habits for an ultimate lifestyle change. In her late 30s she found out that she had PCOS. Gaining this knowledge was positive for her because she could understand her body and learn what she could do to get pregnant. With the help of fertility drugs, she was able to ovulate and get pregnant with twins. Unfortunately, she did lose one baby after he spent 2 months in NICU. He is now the angel that gives a guiding light throughout her life. As she is raising her daughter, she is determined to live a healthy lifestyle. She also says that her angel, Charlie, is cheering her on daily. She is an inspiration and happily sharing her story with many people across the globe. She is helping others lose weight and reach their success goals at bettercallmandy.com. I hope this helps someone today. If you'd like to reach Mandy you can visit her website at bettercallmandy.com. To reach me, you can email me at isabel@motherhoodafter35.com and on Instagram @firsttimemomsbeyond35. Thank you for being here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

I'm Isabel Prosper, Welcome to The First Time Moms Beyond 35 Podcast. On today's episode, I spoke to a NICU Nurse in Ohio. From age 30 she had tried to conceive and by age 36, she was diagnosed with PCOS. She eventually used fertility drugs and then gave up after a failed IUI. By age 37, she was divorced and then remarried at 44. She was pregnant after only 3 weeks of being married to her new husband (without even trying). Her experience as a NICU nurse is more than just rocking and feeding babies. She is the support system for the families and their newborn babies. Good news...she tends to see less older first time moms with babies in the NICU. Thank you for sharing your story, Beth. Take a listen and be encouraged by her story. .......... I hope this helps someone today. If you'd like to reach Beth you can find her on instagram @bpie75. To reach me, you can email me at isabel@motherhoodafter35.com and on Instagram @firsttimemomsbeyond35. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

In this episode, I spoke to Erika Bach, about the path that lead her to egg donation for her second baby. Both of her children were born at the advanced maternal age. She and her husband had originally talked about adoption of a second child and eventually agreed to move forward with a donor egg. Listen and be inspired by her story. To reach Erika you can email her at erikaabach@gmail.com. As always, you can reach me by email me at isabel@motherhoodafter35.com and on Instagram @firsttimemomsbeyond35. Thank you for your support. First Time Moms Beyond 35, we got this! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

In this episode, I am speaking with Betsy Horne, a professional opera singer who delivered her baby at 41. She talks about following her intuition, understanding what was right for her and listening to her body while her baby was in her womb. She was advised to have a planned c-section, however serendipitous events lead her to the beautiful natural water birth. I hope this helps someone today. You are welcome to follow or reach out to Betsy on Instagram @Lahornova. As always, you can reach me by email me at isabel@motherhoodafter35.com and on Instagram @firsttimemomsbeyond35. Thank you for your support. First Time Moms Beyond 35, we got this! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

I am speaking with new mom, Katie, who lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and 14 month old baby. At 26 years old, after her engagement, she received the news that her mom had cancer. Her mom was sick for 5 years before she passed and Katie was her primary caretaker. Carrying the stress and witnessing her mom's battle weighed heavy on her life and health. Prior to losing her mother, she also lost her grandmother and then lost her grandfather. She also lost her aunt and uncle. Within a 9 year period she struggled with loss, including a miscarriage due to endometriosis. At 39 years old, she was told to have IVF because there was no other way to conceive. She decided to take care of herself, have the laparoscopy in order to diagnose and confirm what was happening in her body. She was on a journey to reset her body. Her health drastically improved when she began making changes. In July 2019, she found out that she was pregnant and she held the pregnancy! It took 9 years to conceive her healthy happy baby. She is now a first time mom at the age of 41! Katie has started a private group called Clean Inspiration to help others live a toxin-free lifestyle. Take a listen and be encouraged by her story. Connect with Katie: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cleaninspiration Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenandcleaninspiration/ Feedback and connecting with the Podcast: isabel@motherhoodafter35.com Follow: https://www.instagram.com/firsttimemomsbeyond35/ Website: www.motherhoodafter35.com Thanks for being here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

I share a conversation with Alexis Moring, who had her first baby in her 40s with IVF and is now documenting her second IVF journey for baby #2. She speaks about marriage later in life and even changing her mind about having babies! This episode was recorded in April 2021. Alexis is on journey to inspire and connect and while documenting her IVF journey on YouTube and Instagram. For more information check out: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoYc8D0ptd3kRbtiL5sBS2w/featured Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearethemorings/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

Are you pregnant and constantly want to know that everything is going along okay? You might consider using a Fetal Doppler. This device uses ultrasound waves to detect the baby's heartbeat. Be warned that this device is not recommended for use by the FDA, although it is available to purchase. If you plan to use one, please talk to your doctor first. In this episode, I spoke to Leslie Solorzano about her use of the fetal doppler. We all have a form of stress during and after pregnancy. We will hear how Leslie managed her stress while pregnant and what techniques she uses today with her baby. She has figured out how to release tension with love and positive thoughts. To connect with Leslie you can find her on Instagram: @lessonsfrommotherhood --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

In this episode, I spoke to Rachel, who had her first baby at 41. She has PCOS, diabetes and she is overweight. Have you found yourself making peace with the possibility of no longer expecting to have a child? Have you accepted that you are less likely to have a baby? You find yourself reading this, which perhaps is a sign of hope. In this episode, you will hear how one woman thought she was not going to be able to get pregnant and was no longer trying. After several years, she unexpectedly became pregnant and is here to share her journey of when she got pregnant, how she managed PCOS, diabetes, a sun allergy, being a new mom and being a wife. ------- Hi I'm Isabel Prosper, welcome to The First Time Moms Beyond 35 Podcast. On today's episode, we are going to get a little insight on Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which is a health problem that affects 1 in 10 women of childbearing age. Women with PCOS have a hormonal imbalance and metabolism challenges that may affect their overall health and appearance. The condition is a common and treatable cause of infertility. In today's episode, I am speaking with new mom, Rachel Chambers Rudd, a woman with PCOS, Diabetes and she is obese. Take a listen and be encouraged by her story. You can reach out to Rachel on Facebook: facebook.com/rachel.chambers.73744 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

I'm back with Part 2 of my chat with Nurse and Author, Sarah Beeson. Sarah Beeson is our guest in this episode and she is the Co-Author of "Happy Baby, Happy Family." As a long time nurse, Sarah has a wealth of knowledge and has advised families for decades. When her daughter and Co-Author, Amy Beeson, had her first baby, Sarah was inspired to write the book because she had a wealth of information that new moms found more useful than what they had been reading in other places. We had a candid conversation about Sarah's experiences with older first time moms. We look at the positive characteristics and she offers advise that gives comfort to any first time mom. She even has a message about Dads! You can learn more about Sarah at sarahbeeson.org and email her at sarah.beeson.mbe@gmail.com. Questions or comments: isabel@motherhoodafter35.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

Sarah Beeson is our guest in this episode and she is the Co-Author of "Happy Baby, Happy Family."  As a long time nurse, Sarah has a wealth of knowledge and has advised families for decades.  When her daughter and Co-Author, Amy Beeson, had her first baby, Sarah was inspired to write the book because she had a wealth of information that new moms found more useful than what they had been reading in other places. We had a candid conversation about Sarah's experience with older first time moms, we look at the positive characteristics and she offers advise that gives comfort to any first time mom. You can learn more about Sarah at sarahbeeson.org. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

In this episode, I speak to Heather Olivadoti, about her choice to have a baby on her own. She is a 41 year old, paralegal and her little bundle of joy is 8.5 months old. Heather has always known that she wanted a baby. Without a partner at the advanced maternal age, she decided to have the baby on her own. In our conversation, she shares the importance of a strong support system to help her get through the good times and the oh-so challenging moments. A study by investigator Mathilde Breweays from the Centre of Expertise on Gender Dysphoria of the VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam reported that "Single-mothers-by-choice and their children benefit from a good social support network". Are you facing the decision to have a baby on your own? Are you having a baby on your own and scared? Listed to what this mom has to say. Interested in connecting with Heather? Find her on Facebook: @heatherolivadoti Feedback and connecting with the Podcast: isabel@motherhoodafter35.com. Website: www.motherhoodafter35.com Thanks for being here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support

In this episode, I talk to Traci, a full time stay at home mom in her mid 40s. After multiple attempts to conceive a baby and carry a baby to full term, Traci, had her first baby naturally at 46. This happened at a time that she wasn't even trying to conceive! She will share what life was like before she had the baby and how it is now. She will also let us know what is significant for older first time moms to know. You can connect with Traci on Instagram: @tlziter Merch: https://teespring.com/first-time-moms-beyond-35-podc?pid=658&cid=102908 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-prosper/support