Advanced Maternal Age Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:03:37 -0400 https://advancedmaternalage.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Advanced Maternal Age yes Support this Podcast d81b7263-b78e-52a3-b7a1-f79638dcdf83 advancedmaternalageshow@gmail.com Advanced Maternal Age, Meredith Kaufman, Achint Kaur episodic false Advanced Maternal Age is a podcast hosted by two friends and first time moms, Meredith and Achint, who get real about what it’s like to become and be a mom after 35. 


They dive into, fertility, conception, and the unexpected plot twists along the way. The medical acronyms no one ever asked to learn. The glow and the grind of pregnancy, labor, postpartum, and those 3 a.m. newborn trenches.  


They also unpack, family expectations and cultural pressures. Society’s loud opinions about “the right time” to have kids  and what it means to find your own, unapologetic “mom voice” at any age.


No shame. No sugarcoating. Just honest stories, practical takeaways  and plenty of laughter (and maybe a few tears) along the way.


Whether listeners are tracking cycles, cuddling a newborn, navigating loss, or wondering what’s next, this podcast reminds them they’re not alone.


Meredith and Achint are the candid, compassionate co‑pilots guiding listeners through all things AMA.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Advanced Maternal Age, Meredith Kaufman, Achint Kaur advancedmaternalageshow@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/87wfq749z343ahzijegjc6jmo0rr?.jpg Advanced Maternal Age https://advancedmaternalage.buzzsprout.com Crying over Nothing and Everything Crying over Nothing and Everything In this episode, we dive into the real, unfiltered side of postpartum, the late-night spirals, the quiet tears, the sudden rushes of love, and the guilt that sometimes tags along. We talk about the lonely moments when the world is asleep, the intrusive “am I doing this right?” thoughts, and the way your identity can feel both lost and reborn. With honest stories, gentle humor, and zero judgment, this is a soft place to land for anyone who’s ever rocked a baby in the dark and wondered if they were the only one feeling this way.

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]]> In this episode, we dive into the real, unfiltered side of postpartum, the late-night spirals, the quiet tears, the sudden rushes of love, and the guilt that sometimes tags along. We talk about the lonely moments when the world is asleep, the intrusive “am I doing this right?” thoughts, and the way your identity can feel both lost and reborn. With honest stories, gentle humor, and zero judgment, this is a soft place to land for anyone who’s ever rocked a baby in the dark and wondered if they were the only one feeling this way.

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]]> Advanced Maternal Age, Meredith Kaufman, Achint Kaur Buzzsprout-19078228 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 2054 #advancedmaternalage, #pregnancy #postpartum #motherhood #firstimemother #FTM #singlemom #marriage #family #birth #AMA 1 10 full false The Journey of a Baby Nurse The Journey of a Baby Nurse In this episode, Achint and Meredith sit down with the legendary Mrs. Rose a.k.a. The Baby Whisperer, the woman who quite literally saved their sanity as the personal baby nurse for both of their sons. With over 20 years of experience soothing tiny humans and comforting very sleep-deprived grown-ups, Mrs. Rose has seen every kind of blowout, meltdown, and 3 a.m. panic Google search. Expect hilarious stories, tender moments, and brutally honest reassurance that you’re not a bad parent if you don’t “cherish every second.” If you’ve ever wondered what that cry really means, or just needed someone to tell you you’re doing a great job, this episode is your warm hug and a strong cup of coffee in audio form.

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]]> In this episode, Achint and Meredith sit down with the legendary Mrs. Rose a.k.a. The Baby Whisperer, the woman who quite literally saved their sanity as the personal baby nurse for both of their sons. With over 20 years of experience soothing tiny humans and comforting very sleep-deprived grown-ups, Mrs. Rose has seen every kind of blowout, meltdown, and 3 a.m. panic Google search. Expect hilarious stories, tender moments, and brutally honest reassurance that you’re not a bad parent if you don’t “cherish every second.” If you’ve ever wondered what that cry really means, or just needed someone to tell you you’re doing a great job, this episode is your warm hug and a strong cup of coffee in audio form.

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]]> Advanced Maternal Age, Meredith Kaufman, Achint Kaur Buzzsprout-19039535 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 1916 #advancedmaternalage, #pregnancy #babynurse #nanny #motherhood #postpartum #doula 1 9 full false Newborn Trenches Newborn Trenches Welcome to the newborn trenches

In this episode, we’re taking you behind the scenes of those blurry, snack-fueled, what-day-is-it early weeks with a new baby. We’re sharing our real experiences: the meltdowns, the magic, the things no one warned us about (looking at you, 3 a.m. Google searches).

We’ll chat through the products that were actually worth the hype, the ones that ended up in the “why did we buy this?” pile, and the advice that saved our sanity vs. the stuff that was pure clickbait. Yes, we’re talking “sleep when the baby sleeps” and other gems people love to toss around.

If you’re pregnant, in the thick of it, or just love a good honest baby story, this one’s equal parts comedy, comfort, and practical tips. Pull up a burp cloth and press play.

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]]> Welcome to the newborn trenches

In this episode, we’re taking you behind the scenes of those blurry, snack-fueled, what-day-is-it early weeks with a new baby. We’re sharing our real experiences: the meltdowns, the magic, the things no one warned us about (looking at you, 3 a.m. Google searches).

We’ll chat through the products that were actually worth the hype, the ones that ended up in the “why did we buy this?” pile, and the advice that saved our sanity vs. the stuff that was pure clickbait. Yes, we’re talking “sleep when the baby sleeps” and other gems people love to toss around.

If you’re pregnant, in the thick of it, or just love a good honest baby story, this one’s equal parts comedy, comfort, and practical tips. Pull up a burp cloth and press play.

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]]> Advanced Maternal Age, Meredith Kaufman, Achint Kaur Buzzsprout-18924918 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400 1860 #advancedmaternalage, #pregnancy #geriatricpregnancy #newborntrenches #obgyn #motherhood #gestationaldiabetes #doula 1 8 full false Who Stays When Everything Changes Who Stays When Everything Changes Postpartum hits…and so do the plot twists in your relationships.

In this episode, Meredith and Achint are spilling the unfiltered tea on what really happens to your relationships after baby. We’re talking:

1. Who stayed, who left, and who low‑key got demoted to “holiday card only” status  
2. How friendships change when you’re tired, touched-out, and texting back three days later  
3. The weird guilt and grief around outgrowing people you thought would always be there  
4. How we’re rebuilding our “village” in a way that actually feels good

Expect laughs, a few “omg SAME” moments, and the comforting reminder that you’re not a bad friend or daughter, you’re just postpartum and human.

If you’ve ever wondered:  
“Is it just me, or did my entire social life get tossed out with the hospital mesh underwear?”… this one’s for you.

Hit play to hear all the messy, honest, and hilarious behind-the-scenes of postpartum relationships and maybe feel a little less alone in your own.

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]]> Postpartum hits…and so do the plot twists in your relationships.

In this episode, Meredith and Achint are spilling the unfiltered tea on what really happens to your relationships after baby. We’re talking:

1. Who stayed, who left, and who low‑key got demoted to “holiday card only” status  
2. How friendships change when you’re tired, touched-out, and texting back three days later  
3. The weird guilt and grief around outgrowing people you thought would always be there  
4. How we’re rebuilding our “village” in a way that actually feels good

Expect laughs, a few “omg SAME” moments, and the comforting reminder that you’re not a bad friend or daughter, you’re just postpartum and human.

If you’ve ever wondered:  
“Is it just me, or did my entire social life get tossed out with the hospital mesh underwear?”… this one’s for you.

Hit play to hear all the messy, honest, and hilarious behind-the-scenes of postpartum relationships and maybe feel a little less alone in your own.

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]]> Advanced Maternal Age, Meredith Kaufman, Achint Kaur Buzzsprout-18858574 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0400 1673 #advancedmaternalage, #pregnancy #geriatricpregnancy #csection #obgyn #motherhood #gestationaldiabetes #doula #postpartum 1 7 full false Do Mothers Really Know Best? Do Mothers Really Know Best? In this special episode, Achint and Meredith are joined by a VIP guest: Achint’s mom.

Together, they sit down for an honest, funny, and deeply personal conversation that spans continents and generations. From growing up in India to immigrating to America, Achint’s mom shares what it was really like to leave behind everything she knew and start over in a new country and raise a family.

They dive into: raising kids in a culture so different from the one she grew up in, what an arranged marriage actually looks like behind the scenes and having a daughter before a son, and all the aunties’ reactions that came with it.

It’s part comedy, part family roast, part heartfelt immigrant story. Grab your chai (or coffee) and come hang out with the family.



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]]> In this special episode, Achint and Meredith are joined by a VIP guest: Achint’s mom.

Together, they sit down for an honest, funny, and deeply personal conversation that spans continents and generations. From growing up in India to immigrating to America, Achint’s mom shares what it was really like to leave behind everything she knew and start over in a new country and raise a family.

They dive into: raising kids in a culture so different from the one she grew up in, what an arranged marriage actually looks like behind the scenes and having a daughter before a son, and all the aunties’ reactions that came with it.

It’s part comedy, part family roast, part heartfelt immigrant story. Grab your chai (or coffee) and come hang out with the family.



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]]> Advanced Maternal Age, Meredith Kaufman, Achint Kaur Buzzsprout-18809379 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400 2643 #advancedmaternalage #pregnancy #geriatricpregnancy #csection #obgyn #motherhood #AMA #arrangedmarriage #immigrantexperience #southasian #immigrant #india 1 6 full false To Doula or Not to Doula? To Doula or Not to Doula? In this episode, we’re talking all about… getting a doula!

You’ve heard the word, you’ve seen it on birth blogs, your crunchy friend swears by hers, but what actually is a doula, and why did we decide to bring one into our birth and postpartum journeys.

Think of this episode as Doula 101 with a side of real-life chaos and laughter.

We’re breaking down: why we chose a doula in the first place, spoiler alert: it wasn’t because we wanted essential oils and birth affirmations (though we’ll take those, too). What a doula actually does (and doesn’t do), how a doula supports both mom and dad and birth vs. postpartum doula care.

Hit play to hear why having someone to “mother the mother” might just be one of the best decisions you can make for your birth and/or postpartum journey.



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]]> In this episode, we’re talking all about… getting a doula!

You’ve heard the word, you’ve seen it on birth blogs, your crunchy friend swears by hers, but what actually is a doula, and why did we decide to bring one into our birth and postpartum journeys.

Think of this episode as Doula 101 with a side of real-life chaos and laughter.

We’re breaking down: why we chose a doula in the first place, spoiler alert: it wasn’t because we wanted essential oils and birth affirmations (though we’ll take those, too). What a doula actually does (and doesn’t do), how a doula supports both mom and dad and birth vs. postpartum doula care.

Hit play to hear why having someone to “mother the mother” might just be one of the best decisions you can make for your birth and/or postpartum journey.



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]]> Advanced Maternal Age, Meredith Kaufman, Achint Kaur Buzzsprout-18769025 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500 1541 #advancedmaternalage, #pregnancy #geriatricpregnancy #csection #obgyn #motherhood #gestationaldiabetes #doula 1 5 full false The Mother of All Interviews The Mother of All Interviews Meredith and Achint are joined this week by a very special guest… Meredith’s mom!

In this episode, they dive into all things motherhood with the woman who’s lived it from every angle: A young mom figuring it out as she went when Meredith was born, to a AMA mom welcoming baby number four  

Expect honest, unfiltered stories about pregnancy and birth in different decades. The wild contrast between 20-something mom and “am I too old for this?” mom . What she wishes she’d known the first time around and lots of laughter, a few tender moments, and at least one “Mom, you really said that on the podcast?”  

It’s real, relatable, and ridiculously cute. A cozy, chaotic, multigenerational mom chat you’ll feel like you’re eavesdropping on from the couch.

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]]> Meredith and Achint are joined this week by a very special guest… Meredith’s mom!

In this episode, they dive into all things motherhood with the woman who’s lived it from every angle: A young mom figuring it out as she went when Meredith was born, to a AMA mom welcoming baby number four  

Expect honest, unfiltered stories about pregnancy and birth in different decades. The wild contrast between 20-something mom and “am I too old for this?” mom . What she wishes she’d known the first time around and lots of laughter, a few tender moments, and at least one “Mom, you really said that on the podcast?”  

It’s real, relatable, and ridiculously cute. A cozy, chaotic, multigenerational mom chat you’ll feel like you’re eavesdropping on from the couch.

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]]> Advanced Maternal Age, Meredith Kaufman, Achint Kaur Buzzsprout-18726925 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0500 3064 #advancedmaternalage, #pregnancy #geriatricpregnancy #csection #obgyn #motherhood 1 4 full false The Day Meredith's Birth Plan Went in the Trash The Day Meredith's Birth Plan Went in the Trash “The Day Meredith’s Birth Plan Went In The Trash” is a hilarious, honest peek into how motherhood loves to laugh at our carefully color‑coded plans.

In this episode, Meredith sits down to share her birth story, the one she thought she was going to have… and the one she actually got.

Through all the twists, turns, and unexpected plot changes, Meredith finds the humor, the heart, and the deeper lesson: motherhood is one long practice in letting go, trusting the process, and realizing that even the biggest planners can’t plan everything.

If you’ve ever had a plan go up in flames, this episode will make you laugh, nod your head, and feel a little less alone in the beautiful mess of it all.

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]]> “The Day Meredith’s Birth Plan Went In The Trash” is a hilarious, honest peek into how motherhood loves to laugh at our carefully color‑coded plans.

In this episode, Meredith sits down to share her birth story, the one she thought she was going to have… and the one she actually got.

Through all the twists, turns, and unexpected plot changes, Meredith finds the humor, the heart, and the deeper lesson: motherhood is one long practice in letting go, trusting the process, and realizing that even the biggest planners can’t plan everything.

If you’ve ever had a plan go up in flames, this episode will make you laugh, nod your head, and feel a little less alone in the beautiful mess of it all.

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]]> Advanced Maternal Age, Meredith Kaufman, Achint Kaur Buzzsprout-18687001 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0500 1804 #advancedmaternalage, #pregnancy #geriatricpregnancy #csection #obgyn #motherhood 1 3 full true You Can't Spreadsheet Your Way Through Childbirth You Can't Spreadsheet Your Way Through Childbirth In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the wild, beautiful, and totally unscripted story of Achint’s birth story.

You’ll hear how the best-laid birth plan met real life… and real life won. From checklists to the unexpected twists that no one could have predicted, this is a story about what happens when a Type A personality has to surrender control in the most intense way possible.

Spoiler: not everything went as planned. The timeline shifted, the interventions changed, and the vibe went from “calm, zen goddess” to “okay, so we’re just doing whatever now.” Somewhere between contractions and conversations with the doctor, there was a moment of letting go, of the plan, the perfectionism, and the idea that you can spreadsheet your way through childbirth. 

If you’re a planner, a control enthusiast, or someone who just loves an honest, unfiltered story, this episode is for you.

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]]> In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the wild, beautiful, and totally unscripted story of Achint’s birth story.

You’ll hear how the best-laid birth plan met real life… and real life won. From checklists to the unexpected twists that no one could have predicted, this is a story about what happens when a Type A personality has to surrender control in the most intense way possible.

Spoiler: not everything went as planned. The timeline shifted, the interventions changed, and the vibe went from “calm, zen goddess” to “okay, so we’re just doing whatever now.” Somewhere between contractions and conversations with the doctor, there was a moment of letting go, of the plan, the perfectionism, and the idea that you can spreadsheet your way through childbirth. 

If you’re a planner, a control enthusiast, or someone who just loves an honest, unfiltered story, this episode is for you.

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]]> Advanced Maternal Age, Meredith Kaufman, Achint Kaur Buzzsprout-18643336 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500 1777 #advancedmaternalage, #pregnancy #geriatricpregnancy #csection #obgyn #motherhood #gestationaldiabetes #doula 1 2 full false AMA & Unfiltered: Older, Wiser, and still Googling Everything AMA & Unfiltered: Older, Wiser, and still Googling Everything Welcome to the very first episode of Advanced Maternal Age, the podcast for anyone who’s ever been told they’re a “geriatric pregnancy” and thought, absolutely not, ma’am! 

Hosted by two friends and first-time moms, Meredith and Achint, this show gets real about what it’s like to become (and be) a mom after 35, the good, the bad, the weird, and the “wait, is this normal or should I call someone?”

In this debut episode, we’re kicking things off with: Who we are: Two women who did NOT have kids in our twenties, have opinions about it, and also have under-eye circles that could tell war stories.  How we met: From strangers to friends to “please look at this rash on my baby’s butt” level of intimacy.  

Why did we start this podcast? Because the internet is full of 24-year-old moms doing synchronized stroller workouts and we were like, “Cool… but where are the tired, career-juggling, bone-cracking-when-we-stand-up moms?” What “advanced maternal age” really means; and why the label can take a seat.  

Expect unfiltered stories, a lot of laughter, some swearing, and zero judgment. If you’ve ever felt “behind,” “too old,” or like everyone else got the parenting memo 10 years before you, pull up a chair. You’re our people. 

Hit play, meet Meredith and Achint, and stick around for a season full of real talk about motherhood… just with slightly older knees.

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]]> Welcome to the very first episode of Advanced Maternal Age, the podcast for anyone who’s ever been told they’re a “geriatric pregnancy” and thought, absolutely not, ma’am! 

Hosted by two friends and first-time moms, Meredith and Achint, this show gets real about what it’s like to become (and be) a mom after 35, the good, the bad, the weird, and the “wait, is this normal or should I call someone?”

In this debut episode, we’re kicking things off with: Who we are: Two women who did NOT have kids in our twenties, have opinions about it, and also have under-eye circles that could tell war stories.  How we met: From strangers to friends to “please look at this rash on my baby’s butt” level of intimacy.  

Why did we start this podcast? Because the internet is full of 24-year-old moms doing synchronized stroller workouts and we were like, “Cool… but where are the tired, career-juggling, bone-cracking-when-we-stand-up moms?” What “advanced maternal age” really means; and why the label can take a seat.  

Expect unfiltered stories, a lot of laughter, some swearing, and zero judgment. If you’ve ever felt “behind,” “too old,” or like everyone else got the parenting memo 10 years before you, pull up a chair. You’re our people. 

Hit play, meet Meredith and Achint, and stick around for a season full of real talk about motherhood… just with slightly older knees.

Support the show

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