Having a baby in your forties carries some risks, but women who become pregnant naturally after the age of 44 are about 15% less likely to die during any given year beyond the age of 50 than friends who stopped having babies at a younger age. It has been stated ”If your ovaries are healthy and you are capable of having children at that age, that’s an indication that you have genes that are operating that will help you live longer.” So the big 4-0 isn’t something that needs to be dreaded, but celebrated!