After fertility medications failed, Rhiannon decided to stop trying and start trusting—only to find herself naturally pregnant at 44. Discover how this grandmother navigated her 10th pregnancy with fierce self-advocacy and proved that the most “impossible” miracles often happen when you finally take a breath.
On episode 13, can a “break” from fertility treatments actually lead to the miracle you’ve been waiting for? In this episode, we meet Rhiannon, a grandmother from Ohio who defied the odds to welcome her 10th child—a natural pregnancy at age 44. After finding that fertility medications weren’t working, Rhiannon and her husband decided to step back and rethink their plan. It was during this period of “sitting back” that she conceived naturally, leading to a smooth, empowered pregnancy. We dive into how Rhiannon advocated for herself within the medical system, managed her health with iron injections, and navigated the unique experience of being both a grandmother and a new mother simultaneously. If you are TTC over 40 and feeling discouraged by failed treatments, Rhiannon’s story is a powerful reminder to trust your body’s timing and your own intuition.
About the Guest
Rhiannon is a mother of ten and a grandmother from Ohio who brings a rare and inspiring perspective to the world of advanced maternal age. After a nearly three-year journey that included unsuccessful rounds of fertility medication, Rhiannon experienced a surprise natural conception at age 43. Throughout her pregnancy and birth at 44, she became a staunch advocate for her own care, proving that motherhood in your mid-40s can be a vibrant, healthy, and deeply empowered experience. Today, she shares her story to encourage women to remain hopeful and to remind them that their voices are the most important ones in the delivery room.
Connect with Rhinnon:
Instagram: @rhiannc
Key Topics
- The Power of the “Fertility Break”: Rhiannon shares the emotional and physical shift that happened when she stepped away from failed fertility medications and how that transition led to a surprise natural conception at 43.
- Navigating a 10th Pregnancy at 44: An honest look at the differences between her earlier pregnancies and this later-in-life journey, including the joy of welcoming her 10th child while already being a grandmother.
- Fierce Self-Advocacy in the Exam Room: Rhiannon discusses how she found her voice with her medical team, ensuring her needs were met and her concerns were heard throughout her high-risk pregnancy journey.
- Managing Health Over 40: A deep dive into the practical side of her pregnancy health, including navigating iron deficiencies, managing her appetite, and why she describes her age-44 pregnancy as “smooth sailing.”
- Building a Family with a New Partner: The heart-centered motivation behind her 10th pregnancy—the desire to share a child with her husband—and how that mission fueled her resilience.
- The “Grandma-Mom” Dynamic: Exploring the unique social and family dynamics of raising a newborn while simultaneously enjoying the role of a grandmother, and how she balances those two worlds with grace.
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