"However, as I neared my 40s, I thought the longer I wait, the less possible it might be from a biological perspective. I knew I didn't have all the stamina I did in my 20s and 30s. I did a lot of thinking and, after conversations with my doctor, at 38 years old, I made a choice to have my son through IVF."
"I was scared of stigmas coming from my traditional Indian community, and I questioned if I made the right decision, but one of my first thoughts after having him was, "I wish I had done this much earlier." It's been hard juggling my career and single motherhood, but my parents have been my biggest support system throughout. I had fears weighing on my decision to do IVF I didn't want to involve too many people in the decision-making process."
At 38 she chose IVF to have a son after considering declining fertility and reduced stamina compared with earlier decades. She feared cultural stigma from a traditional Indian community and limited disclosure to a few close friends and family to avoid unsolicited opinions. She experienced doubt and worry about whether she made the right decision but later felt she should have pursued IVF earlier. Her father offered strong support while her mother needed time to process the choice. She balances a legal career and single motherhood with significant practical and emotional support from her parents.
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