Can You Get Pregnant Naturally after 40?

Hi, I’m Jeanelle, a fertility coach who believes your body is wildly wise and capable of healing when you reconnect with its natural rhythm.

If you’re 40 (or more) and staring down another negative pregnancy test, I want to speak directly to your heart:

You are not out of time.
You are not broken.
You are not alone.

The truth is, your womb is not just a biological organ—it’s your center of power, intuition, and creation. But in a world that disconnects us from nature and our own bodies, it's no surprise that so many women are struggling to conceive.

That’s why I guide women through a process I call Womb Awakening—a sacred return to your natural rhythms, combined with root-cause healing strategies to support your fertility, naturally.

Let’s go deep into the truth about getting pregnant at 40—and how you can give your body its best chance to conceive, holistically.

How Hard Is It to Get Pregnant Naturally after 40?

Fertility at 40 is different, but not impossible.

Statistically, a woman’s monthly chance of getting pregnant at 42 is about 5–10% per cycle compared to about 25% in her 20s and early 30s. These numbers are based on the natural decline in:

• Egg quantity and quality
  
• Hormone levels
  
• Uterine receptivity
  
• Cycle regularity
  
  

But what the statistics don’t account for is your lifestyle, environment, emotional health, and connection to your body.

Most of the women who come to me:

• Have irregular cycles or ovulation
  
• Are told their labs are “normal”
  
• Are confused by conflicting advice online
  
• Feel like their body is failing them

They’ve tried OPKs, sex every day, and maybe even IVF. But they haven’t tried the one thing that works with their body—not against it: a rewilded harmony with innate healing, an integrative approach.

What Are the Odds of Miscarriage at 42?

Miscarriage rates do increase with age. At 42, the miscarriage risk is between 35% and 50%, largely due to chromosomal abnormalities caused by declining egg quality.

But many women don’t know that you can support egg health, lower inflammation, and improve uterine receptivity—even over 40.

In my practice, I teach women to:

• Improve egg and sperm quality through targeted nutrition and supplements
  
• Optimize hormone balance for healthy ovulation and implantation
  
• Strengthen the uterine lining to hold pregnancy
  
• Reduce stress and trauma that may unconsciously block conception
  
  

And here's something powerful to remember:

"Fertility is not just about making a baby. It's about creating the healthiest environment to welcome one."

How to Improve Egg Quality Over 40—The Holistic Way

Contrary to what you may have heard, you can improve the quality of your eggs. Eggs take about 90–100 days to mature, which means you have time to create change before your next conception attempt.

Here’s how I help women do it holistically:

1. Mitochondrial Support for Egg Health

Egg cells, or oocytes, are the most mitochondria-rich cells in the entire human body—each one containing over 100,000 mitochondria. This is no accident. Mitochondria are the energy powerhouses of the cell, and egg cells require a tremendous amount of energy to complete their development, mature properly, and eventually support fertilization and early embryonic growth.

During ovulation and fertilization, and especially in the crucial days following conception, an egg undergoes rapid and complex divisions. This process is energetically demanding, and it all depends on healthy, well-functioning mitochondria to provide a steady supply of ATP—the cellular currency of energy. If mitochondrial function is impaired due to oxidative stress, inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, or environmental toxins, the egg may fail to mature, fertilize, or divide correctly, reducing the chances of conception and a healthy pregnancy.

That’s why supporting mitochondrial health is a vital, yet often overlooked, part of fertility care. Nutrients like CoQ10, omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, and antioxidants such as vitamin C, E, and alpha-lipoic acid help protect and fuel mitochondria. Reducing exposure to toxins, getting restorative sleep, and engaging in regular, moderate movement can also optimize mitochondrial performance.

In essence, when you nourish your mitochondria, you’re directly supporting the quality and vitality of your eggs—the very foundation of your fertility.

Top mitochondrial supplements:

• CoQ10 (Ubiquinol): A 2018 study showed improved ovarian response in older women taking CoQ10 [3].
  
• Acetyl L-Carnitine: Enhances cellular energy and sperm motility.
  
• Alpha-lipoic acid & NAC: Combat oxidative stress in the ovary.
  
  

2. Fertility-Focused Nutrition 

Your body relies on key nutritional building blocks to produce hormones, mature healthy eggs, and prepare a receptive uterine lining. 

Interestingly, the condition of your gut lining often mirrors the state of your uterine lining—meaning compromised digestive health may signal underlying reproductive imbalances. 

If you’ve experienced chronic digestive symptoms, there’s a strong likelihood that vaginal imbalances such as yeast infections or bacterial vaginosis have also been present. 

Supporting gut repair with nutrient-dense, high-fiber whole foods can begin to restore integrity to the gut barrier, which in turn helps rebalance the vaginal microbiome and promote a fertile internal environment.

Focus on:

• Organic, antioxidant-rich vegetables (especially leafy greens, beets, berries)
  
• Omega-3 fats from wild salmon, walnuts, flaxseed
  
• High-quality protein (organic eggs, bone broth, legumes)
  
• Mineral-rich foods like seaweed, pumpkin seeds, and liver
  
  

💡 Here’s a powerful truth: most women today are unknowingly nutrient-depleted—not from lack of food, but from a food system stripped of its mineral-rich soil. Even “healthy” eaters may fall short on key micronutrients critical for fertility. That’s why taking a high-quality prenatal vitamin—like NEEDED—can make such a difference. It’s thoughtfully formulated with bioavailable forms of essential minerals that are difficult to get in sufficient amounts through food alone, helping bridge the gap and support your reproductive health from the inside out.

3. Toxin Elimination & Detox

We live in a world filled with hidden hormone disruptors—many of which mimic estrogen and interfere with the body’s natural hormonal balance. These compounds, known as xenoestrogens, are found in everyday items like plastic containers, synthetic fragrances, conventional cleaning products, and processed foods. 

While they may seem harmless, xenoestrogens can bind to estrogen receptors in the body, confusing your endocrine system and blocking the action of your body’s own estrogen. This interference can disrupt ovulation, affect the quality of your uterine lining, and ultimately hinder your fertility. 

Reducing exposure to these endocrine disruptors is a powerful first step in restoring hormonal harmony and supporting reproductive health.

My detox recommendations:

• Switch to glass and stainless steel (no BPA)
  
• Use non-toxic skincare (check out the EWG Skin Deep Database)
  
• Go organic whenever possible (especially dairy, meat, and dirty dozen produce)
  
• Sweat regularly via exercise and sauna if you have access
  
• Detox your home: ditch synthetic candles, air fresheners, and dryer sheets
  
  

What Is Womb Awakening (And Why It's the Key to Conceiving Over 40)

Womb Awakening is more than a concept—it’s a remembrance. It’s a process of re-connecting to the sacred intelligence of your womb, which modern life has taught you to ignore, suppress, or distrust.

Your womb remembers:

• Every heartbreak
  
• Every miscarriage
  
• Every diagnosis that made you feel powerless
  
  

And she also holds:

• Deep intuition
  
• Creative life force
  
• Fertile potential
  
  

In my Womb Awakening Method, I guide women through practices to release stored trauma, reset the nervous system, and awaken their womb’s creative potential. These include:

Energetic Womb Healing

• Guided meditations to clear shame, fear, grief
  
• Breathwork and sound to activate sacral energy
  Releasing past trauma from sexual experiences or loss

Embodied Rituals

• Castor oil packs to support uterine blood flow
  
• Sipping teas, fertility herbs (ginger, vitex, red raspberry leaf are some of my favorites)
  
• Alige daily habits with the energy of my womb and hormone cycle
  
  

Nervous System Restoration

• Grounding practices (barefoot Earth time)
  
• Mindful movement (like yoga and qi gong)
  
• Parasympathetic activation (vagus nerve massage, deep breathing)
  
  

💬 “When I got still enough to hear my womb speak, I realized she wasn’t broken. She was waiting for me to listen.”

How to Improve Fertility in Your 40s Naturally

Here’s what the mainstream misses: fertility is a lifestyle.

Fertility isn’t turned on with one supplement or turned off at a certain birthday. It’s a result of everything you do, think, eat, believe, and feel.

Here’s how I help clients boost fertility naturally:

Investigative Lab Work 

• Comprehensive serum panel that goes beyond hormones
  
• Lipid profile and metabolic profile
  
• Inflammatory markers
  
• DUTCH testing (cycle mapping, cortisol testing, organic acids testing)
  
• GI MAPS (comprehensive gut health testing)
  
• Full thyroid panel (not just TSH!)
  
• Functional nutrient testing (Vitamin D, B12, omegas,  iron, zinc)
  
  

Nervous System Safety

Fertility requires receptivity, not chronic fight-or-flight. If your nervous system doesn’t feel safe, your body won’t prioritize reproduction.

Relationship & Partner Support

Yes—male factor infertility is 50% of the equation. We work on:

• Understanding your semen analysis
  
• Nutrition, lifestyle, and supplements & herbs to optimize sperm health
  
  

Communication and intimacy support for the couple to keep the fertility journey bound in love, support, and understanding of each other!

Final Thoughts: You’re Not Running Out of Time. You’re Running Out of Alignment

If you're over 40 and trying to get pregnant, don’t let the stats define you.

Let your body lead you. Let your womb speak. Let nature heal what modern life has confused.

This is what I believe:

✨ You can reclaim your fertility naturally.
🌿 You can feel empowered, not ashamed.
👶🏽 You can get pregnant at 40.

Ready to Awaken Your Fertility?

If you're done Googling and ready to heal—let’s talk.

Book your 1:1 Fertility Awakening Session with me, and let’s create a clear plan to:

• Heal your womb
  
• Improve your egg quality
  
• Support your body naturally
  
• And finally hear that heartbeat you’ve been dreaming of
  
  

You’re not alone. You’re just getting started. 🌙