Claudia Raia repeats her mother’s story and becomes pregnant during menopause

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Wearing a blazer full of pacifiers, Claudia Raia spoke excitedly to Fantástico (Globo) about the pregnancy of her third child at age 55. In the report shown this Sunday (25), the actress revealed that the pregnancy took her, her husband, actor and dancer Jarbas Homem de Mello, 53, and even the doctors by surprise.

Claudia, who froze eggs at age 48 and went through menopause at 50, said she underwent in vitro fertilization, but the embryo did not form. She stated that she had five weeks of estrogen treatment and that it was very heavy. “I told God I wouldn’t defy fate and try just once.”

After stopping the treatment, the tests done by the actress’s doctor showed that she was ovulating even in menopause. Claudia says that the doctor joked telling her to be careful not to get pregnant and the two laughed together. She decided to get on with her life and travel with her children.

On the way back from the trip, the actress did a battery of tests and discovered that she was pregnant. “People always think that a 55-year-old egg is no longer good for much. I had given up [de engravidar]”, said Claudia, who repeats the story of her mother, who got pregnant with her in menopause, but at 45 years old.

The actress’s pregnancy generated a lot of positive repercussion and criticism on social media saying that it was impossible for her to have gotten pregnant at 55. Claudia softened the criticism by saying that the avalanche of love was immensely greater. “I just answer, please have more empathy. Women talking about women is not okay. Let people have a baby whenever they want.”

For Claudia, the women who criticize her are uncomfortable because she took them out of their comfort zone. The actress said that she has made a healthy life path and is reaping the bonus of getting pregnant at 55. “We have to live, use everything we have, all the tools. Yes, we have to make plans, because making plans means being alive, being young, being curious.”

The actress also said that the whole family is happy with the pregnancy because they all love babies. For those who are criticizing, Claudia sent a message: “To those who don’t like it, what a pity. Because you could be enjoying this with me”, she said after proudly showing her belly of almost four months to the reporter. “Look at this, very tasty”, rubbing his belly.

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