Q: Hi Karen Joy,
Are you the person to ask questions about conception to? In short, I have a four year old boy, had him at 41 and would love to have one more child. Any of your clients 46 and pregnant? Looking forward to your
reply.
A: I do not have "clients", but love to speak with people, and have spoken with many in their upper forties and have seen some get pregnant. Have you been working with any herbs or other lifestyle choices to help you conceive? Have you been trying for long? Each person is unique and I can't say for sure what is true for you, but I DO feel confidant a woman who is 46 can conceive, and with much nourishing support carry through a health pregnancy. Have you read this article on Fertility After Forty?
Blessings,
Karen Joy
wisewoman@herbshealing.com
www.wisewomanweb.com
Q: Hi Karen,
I have been trying to 'lay to rest' the idea of having another child, but it just won't let go, in fact whenever it seems that I finally have a good grip on putting the idea of a second child to bed, up pops another 'sign'
that gently insists I pursue the matter a little further. I am not willing to take fertility drugs such as Clomid or have hormone injections, etc. since I have already proven to myself that the herbal approach works.
Let me explain...
After 5 miscarriages between the ages of 36 to 40, I was finally diagnosed (BC Woman's Hospital) with a blood clotting disorder that is only serious when I'm pregnant. In short, my body cuts off the blood supply to the developing embryo, hence the miscarriages. They were all between 6 to 8 weeks. When I was pregnant with ... (my now strawberry-blond perfectly normal 4 year old boy), I had to take injections of Heparin every 12 hours into my abdominal area as well as 1 baby aspirin per day. This was to keep my antiphospholipids down (thin my blood, so the baby would not be rejected). I delivered an 8 pound 16 oz. baby after a blissful 9 month pregnancy when I was 41 in 2002.
This past spring I became pregnant again, I was thrilled but worried because of my age. I dutifully began the Heparin and aspirin treatments as prescribed by my doctor. I had read up a little on herbs and had drank chaste-berry tea everyday for about 3 months and had taken Damiana capsules everyday to help conceive. Unfortunately, I miscarried just before 8 weeks. I know now that I can become pregnant with the help (stimulation) of herbs. My husband was taking zinc and vitamin E. My question is, I know the herbs will help me to ovulate/conceive but am I just simply ovulating 'old eggs?' At present, I am not taking any special herbs, just vitamins. I still have regular periods every 28 days. Would you be interested in working with me?
A: I am always happy to correspond with you through email. And I will share what I know, believe, or feel. As I said I do not take "clients" but love to support anyone in any way I am able. I am glad you feel that the plants can help you. I believe they help in more ways than we know! I am not very familiar with your condition so do not have a specific answer to offer off the top of my head. As I understand it all our eggs are made early on, so all are "old" eggs, regardless of our age. Please let me know how I can support. I would love to see you develop your trust in and desire to work with the plants to aid you toward your wishes.
Blessings,
Karen Joy
Q: Hi Karen,
Is your background in herbal healing? I would like to learn a little more about how or what you would be able to offer in the way of advice, etc. As I've already mentioned, I sincerely believe that I could make this happen. My husband keeps me grounded with the 'yeah but, what about...' discussions. His concerns are mainly about chromosonal complications of the embryo and concerns about my health during pregnancy. I must admit I have a very optimistic and positive belief about having another child.
A: I have been studying herbs and people for over a decade. This is my passion. I have been studying primarily with Susun Weed and consider myself to always be a student. I also love to learn from other repsected herbalists, as well as the plants themselves. Being a woman I focus on women's health. I learn as I go, as I am asked to answer questions. I do not know what more beyond what I have shared I will have to offer, but am open. I would not ask you to put all your faith in me or anyone for that matter. I ask you to make your decisions for your health, drawing on the wisdom and experience of those you trust, which may or may not be me, your choice. I also stongly invite you to our online forum for more ideas to draw from.
Blessings and love,
Karen Joy
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