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...
Mar 01, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 4
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 connec...
Feb 22, 2022•24 min•Season 3Ep. 3
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 ba...
Feb 15, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 2
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 Aut...
Feb 09, 2022•32 min•Season 3Ep. 1
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 h...
Sep 14, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 11
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...
Sep 07, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 10
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 necessa...
Aug 31, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 9
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...
Aug 25, 2021•14 min•Season 2Ep. 8
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. S...
Aug 17, 2021•17 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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 ...
Aug 10, 2021•22 min•Season 2Ep. 6
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 rockin...
Aug 03, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 5
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 @firsttimemomsbeyo...
Jul 27, 2021•22 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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...
Jul 20, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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 au...
Jul 13, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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...
Jul 06, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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 pre...
Dec 09, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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 year...
Nov 24, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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. ...
Nov 10, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 8
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 lo...
Oct 27, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 7
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 Mathil...
Sep 29, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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:&...
Sep 02, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 5
You have made it to your mid thirties or you're in your forties and childless. You are not alone. I think it is a global expectation that you get married, have kids and live happily ever after. We all know that life is not this simple. Life is a roller coaster and with all the choices and technology we have today, having kids is not everyone's first priority. There are some things in life that we can change and then there are some things that we cannot change yet . ...
Aug 08, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode (Part 2), I speak with Kayellen, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She helps moms throughout the US on their breastfeeding journey. Kayellen shares more on how breastfeeding helps moms longterm and what you can expect as you age. Find out the top 3 questions that get asked, advice on weaning your baby, and her thoughts on keeping your baby happy. Wait, is that even possible? Put your mind at ease and listen in.
Aug 04, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode (Part 1) I talk to Kayellen, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She helps moms throughout the US on their breastfeeding journey. Kayellen was very helpful for me during many nights that I went into a panic trying to figure out what I needed to do for my baby from infancy right through to even 14 months. Since, breastfeeding doesn't come naturally for everyone and their baby, finding the right support is key. Breastfeeding is healthy for bo...
Jul 26, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this first episode, Isabel Prosper, the host of this show introduces the podcast with a glimpse of her personal journey as a first time mom beyond age 35. Isabel is a full time mom with a desire to connect and build community for women in this demographic.
Jul 12, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 1
I'm a first time mom beyond age 35 and interested in connecting with more moms in this demographic. Parenting is rewarding and pretty scary at the same time. Although, I am on this journey with my husband, I still want to connect with peers going through the same experience. I think all mothers can relate no matter the age, however having children later in life comes with a an alternate set of complexities. This first episode, I share my story and thoughts of being a firs...
Jul 12, 2020•50 sec•Season 1Ep. 1
