In 2022, first-time mothers averaged 27 years of age, up from 21 in 1970, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
With more women waiting until later in life to get pregnant, there is an increased need for resources for staying fertile and overcoming fertility challenges in women’s 30s and 40s. Grace Emily Stark, editor-in-chief of Natural Womanhood and a fertility instructor, says there are three things all women can start doing today to increase their chances of getting pregnant in the future.
First, and arguably most important, according to Stark, is tracking one’s cycle—and not just on a mobile app. Because the health of a woman’s menstrual cycle is an indicator of her overall physical health, Stark contends women can’t afford to be ignorant about their cycle and what is—and is not—normal.
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