Older Mum was established in 2011 by an older mother, who had her first child at 39, as a supportive resource for women over 35 who are thinking about having a baby, pregnant mums to be and those with young children.

Older Mum takes a hopeful and light hearted look at the age related issues (physical, mental and emotional) around pregnancy and birth.

Older Mum welcomes guest posts that are relevant and related to the subject matter of this site be it health and well being, pregnancy and birth and the experience of being an older mother. You will find many contributions in News and Stories. If you would like to submit an article please contact me.

Older Mum is also open to reviewing products and services if they are aimed at mothers, families and are environmentally friendly. Additionally Older Mum is affiliated with a number of advertisers which are relevant to this site. If you decide to make a purchase your purchasing rights will not be affected in anyway.

Please feel free to contact Older Mum if you need help or guidance around any of the issues you read on this site.

Older Mum also has a personal blog, Older Mum (In a Muddle), about the honest, heartfelt experiences of a 40 something mother.