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Warning: This story references infertility and miscarriage. More New Zealand women than ever are becoming mothers for the first time in their 40s, but with that comes a heightened risk of miscarriage . A Kiwi mother shares her story of secondary infertility to remind others they’re not alone, and an expert shares what “older” women trying to conceive need to know.
Karen Hussey spent her 20s and 30s making her mark on the corporate world, building a successful career in HR (human resources) at an executive level. In one sense, she had it all - financial security, the power to create change, and the freedom to travel the world..