Ayesha Curry Opens Up About Being Told That She Has A ‘Geriatric Pregnancy’

Wife of NBA star Steph Curry, Ayesha Curry, opened up to People about being labeled as having a “geriatric pregnancy” in a March 2 interview. 

The pregnant 34-year-old actress recalled attending one of her doctor’s appointments and being told that she had a “geriatric pregnancy.” 

Ayesha said, “What’s been interesting has been my doctor’s appointments. I’m in my 30s, and so there’s all this paperwork referring to the experience as a ‘geriatric pregnancy’ and all the concerns that come along with that.”

She continued, “I think there’s something that needs to be more nuanced when it comes to women, their age, and conversations around having children. Many women in their 30s and 40s are going through this for the first time, and being told you’re ‘old’ feels alarming and wild. I think the narrative needs to be shifted a little bit.”

Ayesha admitted that this would be her last pregnancy. She has two daughters, Riley and Ryan, and a son named Canon with Curry.

“But one of the biggest differences [of this pregnancy] is a new understanding that this really does pass by in the blink of an eye,” she told the outlet. “And in the blink of an eye, it could also all be taken away. That’s encouraged me to slow down and take in every single little thing — especially with it being my last pregnancy.”

Ayesha recalled that this pregnancy has been unique from the others, as she’s been relying more on her close friends and her family members during the process. 

“I was really stubborn in my earlier pregnancies,” she said honestly. “And that hurt me in the end. It made things hard on me. I had to learn to put my pride aside and realize it was okay to take help, to have people around me help, and to not shy away from it.”

She expressed her desire to “build a village” for her child. 

“And I’m still trying to figure out what building my village looks like. I feel like it’s never complete, right? There are always people coming in, people leaving, and people here forever. And that’s okay,” she told People.

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