Emily Carter You’ve probably heard the general advice to exercise regularly and sleep well. But what if the timing of your workout matters just as much as the workout itself? For women over 35, whose sleep architecture is already shifting due to hormonal fluctuations and lifestyle demands, the relationship between exercise and sleep quality is worth understanding … Ler mais
If you’re pregnant at 35 or older, you’ve probably heard the term NIPT come up — whether from your OB-GYN, midwife, or a well-meaning search engine. Non-invasive prenatal testing has become one of the most discussed prenatal screening options for women of advanced maternal age, and for good reason. But what does it actually involve, … Ler mais
Breastfeeding after 35 is, for most women, essentially the same physiological experience as breastfeeding at any other age — the ability to produce milk is not meaningfully diminished by being in your mid-to-late 30s, and the benefits for both mother and baby are the same. That said, there are some questions that arise specifically in … Ler mais
Endometriosis is one of the more common — and commonly misdiagnosed — conditions affecting women’s reproductive health. It is estimated to affect approximately 10% of women of reproductive age, and its impact on fertility is significant though variable. For women over 35, endometriosis raises questions that involve both the condition itself and the overlay of … Ler mais
A glass of wine before bed is a common wind-down ritual for many adults — and a widely held belief is that alcohol helps with sleep. The research tells a more complicated story. While alcohol can help with falling asleep initially, its effects on sleep quality across the night are largely negative. For women over … Ler mais
The thyroid gland plays a central role in reproductive health that is often overlooked in fertility conversations. Thyroid disorders are among the most common endocrine conditions in women, and their prevalence increases with age. For women over 35 who are trying to conceive, understanding the relationship between thyroid function and fertility — and knowing when … Ler mais
Labour and delivery after 35 is shaped by many of the same factors as at any age — how long it takes, how it progresses, and whether intervention is needed depends largely on individual circumstances rather than age alone. That said, research does identify some patterns and considerations that are worth understanding for women approaching … Ler mais
Egg freezing (oocyte cryopreservation) has become an increasingly discussed option for women who want to preserve their fertility options for the future. For women over 35, the conversation around egg freezing involves a different set of considerations than for women in their 20s or early 30s — both because age directly affects the number and … Ler mais
The advice to “sleep when the baby sleeps” is one of the most commonly offered pieces of postpartum wisdom — and one of the most commonly ignored. For women who have had a baby after 35, the reality of postpartum sleep deprivation can be compounded by age-related changes in sleep architecture that make recovery from … Ler mais
Caesarean section (C-section) rates are higher among women over 35 than in younger age groups — this is well-documented in obstetric literature. For women planning pregnancy or already pregnant after 35, understanding why this is the case, what drives the elevated rate, and what it means in practice helps frame expectations and supports more informed … Ler mais