Navigating Pregnancy Over 35: How to Thrive in a Geriatric Pregnancy with Confidence and Support

If you've been told you're of "advanced maternal age" or are experiencing what's medically termed a "geriatric pregnancy," you are not alone—and you are not broken. I'm Dr. Anjali, founder of Back in Balance, a non-cracking chiropractor and integrative functional nutritionist who had both of my children after 35. In this post, I'm sharing my experience and how I help women just like you navigate this unique journey with ease, clarity, and confidence.

What Is a Geriatric Pregnancy?

Geriatric pregnancy is a medical term used when someone becomes pregnant at age 35 or older. While the term sounds outdated (and honestly, a bit harsh), the reality is that many women are choosing to grow their families later in life—and they’re doing so successfully.

However, from the very first appointment, you might start hearing phrases like "increased risk," "additional testing," or "high-risk pregnancy." While age can be a contributing factor, it's far from the only one that matters.

Age is Just One Piece of the Puzzle

What I realized from my own journey and from working with hundreds of families is this: your age does not define your body's ability to grow and sustain a healthy pregnancy. What matters even more is how well your body adapts to stress, how resilient your systems are, and how strong your foundational health is.

At Back in Balance, we focus on:

• Nervous system support through prenatal chiropractic care

• Digestive health optimization to ensure you're absorbing key nutrients

• Lifestyle guidance to reduce toxic load (from food, skincare, air, and beyond)

• Mindset work to reduce stress and empower decision-making

Why Pregnancy After 35 Can Feel Lonely

When I had my first child, many of my friends already had kids in elementary school. I didn’t have a peer group experiencing the same milestones at the same time. That sense of isolation—combined with the constant reminders of "increased risk" from practitioners—was draining.

That’s why I created our 5-Trimester Program. It covers everything from preconception to postpartum, helping you:

• Ask better questions at your appointments

• Create a strong health foundation BEFORE you get pregnant

• Reduce the chances of complications

• Recover in a way that honors your body

The Importance of Whole-Body Health

A healthy pregnancy isn't just about getting a positive test. It starts months before conception and continues through birth and beyond. Here's what we look at:

• Physical Health: How is your spinal alignment? Is your body compensating for unresolved structural issues?

• Mental/Emotional Health: Are you under chronic stress? Do you feel supported?

• Nutritional Health: Are you not just eating well, but digesting and absorbing those nutrients?

• Environmental Stressors: What toxins are in your cleaning products, air, or skincare?

You Deserve a Roadmap

Instead of piecing together advice from TikTok, Google, or well-meaning friends, we walk you through a step-by-step plan. No more guessing what to do next. Our holistic, evidence-informed approach has helped countless women have empowered, connected, and healthy pregnancies.

Join the Waitlist

If this resonates with you, we’d love to support your journey. Our next cohort for the Five Trimester Pregnancy Course is opening soon. Get on the waitlist today and let us walk with you from preconception to postpartum.

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