On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss how geriatric celebrity mamas are getting pregnant in their mid-to-late forties. From natural conception to IVF, adoption, egg donor-ship and embryo donor-ship; the stigmas around older celebrity mamas not wanting to share exactly how they conceived. The Geriatric Mamas weigh in on if it’s advanced-maternal-aged celebrity mamas’ responsibility to remind us that we have biological clocks since they’re able to have their babies later in life.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• This Is Probably Borderline Abusive, But... (12:59)

• This Is Episode 21! Sonia’s Lucky Number For So Many Reasons (15:05)

• Celebrity Moms & How They Became Moms (24:07)

• Favorite Christmas Movies; And Sonia Didn’t Know The Grinch Was Actually Written By Dr. Seuss (01:11:48)

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Financing For IVF & Other Fertility Treatments:

When it comes to financing in vitro fertilization, most Americans can’t afford to pay out of pocket for the full procedure. The average cost for one cycle of IVF is from $10,000 to $15,000, according to the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, and currently, only 20 states have laws that require insurers to either cover or offer coverage for fertility treatments.

Making financial trade-offs and saving for IVF is the best-case scenario, but for those eager to move forward without adequate savings, financing may be the answer.

Financing For Surrogacy:

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Surrogacy Simplified:

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Our clients receive the highest level of care, confidentiality and guidance for each step of the process. We provide comprehensive consulting services and personalized concierge support, ensuring your surrogacy experience is seamless, empowering and filled with heartfelt moments. Let us handle all the logistics while you focus on the joy of building your family through the amazing gift of surrogacy.

Surrogacy Facebook Groups:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/227466437711407

https://www.facebook.com/groups/411471045660490

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1488002701447934

https://www.facebook.com/groups/301036480081998

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2118543535130902

United States Surrogacy Law Map:

As an intended parent or someone interested in becoming a surrogate, it may come as a surprise that gestational surrogacy agreements are not legal in all 50 states. In the U.S., individual states have the power to determine the legality of surrogacy agreements and surrogate compensation.

Article: Celebs Who Welcomed (& Are Expecting!) Children After 45:

Motherhood was worth the wait for these stars, who welcomed their kids through surrogacy, adoption and more.

For women who yearn to be moms, motherhood is a blessing at any stage in life — and as these celebs (like Naomi Campbell, Hilary Swank and Da Brat) have proved, age is just a number.

As Campbell, who just welcomed her second child at age 53, wrote on Instagram when announcing her news, "It’s never too late to become a mother 🙏🏾."

Here, see other stars who've welcomed children in their later 40s and beyond.

*If you’d like the source article for an individual celebrity that we mentioned, please send us an email! geriatricmamas@gmail.com

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