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EPISODE · Nov 26, 2025 · 21 MIN

#150 - Pregnancy at 40: Myths, Facts, and Real Stories

from Birth Agni · host Divya Kapoor

Ever wondered why the age of 35 suddenly becomes this big red sign in conversations about pregnancy? In this episode, we discuss fertility and the age of a woman’s egg.We will understand biology of what actually happens to your egg each cycle and how aging really affects fertility and a fascinating research paper I found , https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/rmb2.12652How does your egg actually mature each cycle?What role do hormones play?How does age and the health of a woman factor in , in her fertility?By the end of this episode , you will be able to make an informed understanding of the entire dialogue around aging, women and fertility.Links to real stories:#130 - Shilpi's home birth story- meconium, true knot and a geriatric pregnancy.#114 - Part III - Ariel and Nitin's experience:#92 - Baneen's Home Birth Story with a Midwife #105: Rashmi’s home birth story#74 - Becca's Home Birth Experience Tune in for conversation on age, eggs, and women’s health.Support the showSign up for Childbirth Preparation Programs! visit https://birthagni.com/services#childbirth-preparation-programshttps://birthagni.com/copy-of-services#breastfeeding-preparation-programThis episode is supported and made possible by podcast recording and hosting tool Zencastr, it is impeccably made! Use my link : https://zen.ai/vxmuJUgYKKGTF3JuTuFQ0g to sign up and record flawless remote podcast , USE my code : BIRTHAGNISupport the show:https://birthagni.com/birthagnipodcast#donateIf you like what you hear, leave us a rating on Spotify app and answer the question at each episode!a review on Apple podcasts. Share on Whatsapp/Insta/FBShare on Instagram and tag us @divyakapoorvoxSupport the pro...

Ever wondered why the age of 35 suddenly becomes this big red sign in conversations about pregnancy? In this episode, we discuss fertility and the age of a woman’s egg. We will understand biology of what actually happens to your egg each cycle and how aging really affects fertility and a fascinating research paper I found , https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/rmb2.12652 How does your egg actually mature each cycle?What role do hormones play?How does age and the health of a ...

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