Marie Hicht, employed as a domestic on Dearborn Avenue, died September 2, 1899 at the office of Dr. Louise Hagenow from complications of an abortion performed there that day.
Dr. Hagenow was sentenced to Joliet prison in 1900 for Marie’s death.
There were a number of deaths in Chicago attributed to either a Lucy Hagenow or a [...]

I am 17 weeks pregnant with own eggs and 44 via 5th try at IVF, 4th actual IVF.
Will be getting my amino in two days, but all tests up to this point have been within normal limits.

Life Begins… – Miscarriage stories of loss, hope & helpStories of Pregnancy over 44 years old – sharing stories [...]

Read what a blogger on RealSelf (a site to find, share & discuss the real story about any cosmetic treatment) had to say about the Belly Bandit:

“Not so sure about a Tummy Tuck? Try the Belly Bandit”

“Mommy belly, mommy tummy, baby belly. There are plenty of cute names for it, but somewhere around 3 months after [...]

I was 46 when I had my daughter, and she was definitely worth the wait. If I’d had a choice, of course, I would have had kids much younger….but God had other plans for us.
My only ‘fear’ is that if my daughter waits until she is my age to have a baby, I may never [...]

Jill Stanek posts her Weekend Question: Why is “abortion” googled more in pro-life states?
Abortion supporters postulate that it’s because abortion facilities are harder to locate in these states. How would that explain it? Doesn’t EVERYBODY who is scheduling an abortion looking up the phone number? If you were googling abortion just to make an appointment, [...]

I’m in the same thought process. Conceived my daughter at 43 3/4 via IVF #4.
She is 7 months now, I turned 45 on January 29…

Life Begins… – Miscarriage stories of loss, hope & helpStories of Pregnancy over 44 years old – sharing stories I find online, for inspiration!You Can Get Pregnant in Your 40’s – [...]

On August 28, 1926, 44-year-old Margaret Muscia died from a criminal abortion performed that day in Chicago. Mrs. Minnie Miller, alias Molinaro, was arrested on July 10 for Margaret’s death. Minnie’s profession is not given. On November 15, she was indicted for felony murder by a grand jury.

For more on pre-legalization abortion, see The Bad [...]

Someone I know had been married 26 years and always been told she couldn’t have children.
Two years ago at age 49+ she thought she was in menopause. She delivered a healthy baby boy.

Life Begins… – Miscarriage stories of loss, hope & helpStories of Pregnancy over 44 years old – sharing stories I find online, for [...]

I hope this gives encouragement as may docs seem to throw in the towel with women over 44 using their own eggs.
I was 48 and with first IUI became pregnant with a normal baby girl.

Life Begins… – Miscarriage stories of loss, hope & helpStories of Pregnancy over 44 years old – sharing stories I find [...]

On August 27, 1909, Anna Dennin, age 23, died in Chicago from an abortion. Dr. E. Mayeke held by the coroner’s jury and indicted for felony murder. The source document doesn’t indicate that the case went to trial.
Anna’s abortion was typical of pre-legalization abortions in that it was evidently performed by a physician.
Note, please, that [...]