> At a Glance
> – Mandy Moore says she is “done having babies” after welcoming three children
> – The actress shared her feelings during a January 5 OBGYN visit
> – Moore, 41, expressed both gratitude and sadness about the milestone
> – Why it matters: Her candid post highlights the mixed emotions many moms feel when ending their childbearing years
Mandy Moore is opening up about the emotional reality of closing the door on pregnancy. The _This Is Us_ alum shared her thoughts in a January 5 Instagram Story, revealing she will likely not carry another child.
A Milestone Moment
Moore, 41, posted from the OBGYN office while getting a check-up. She wrote that she feels “endlessly grateful” for her three children-Gus Harrison, 4, Ozzie Bennett, 3, and Louise Everett, 16 months-yet acknowledged “a certain sadness knowing I’m done having babies and won’t be pregnant again.”
She turned to her followers, asking:
- “Any other moms feel this way?”
Motherhood at 40
Last June, Moore told Kylie Kelce’s _Not Gonna Lie_ podcast that having her third child at 40 came with labels like “geriatric pregnancy.” She criticized the system for treating older moms as “anomaly,” saying:
> “Nope, we’re just human beings.”
Celebrating the Journey
In May, Moore called motherhood “the single greatest gift of my life,” praising the “quiet, unmistakable joy” that outweighs daily worries. She thanked fellow moms who “make me feel less alone on the journey.”
Key Takeaways
- Moore confirms she is finished expanding her family
- She voiced frustration with medical terminology for later-in-life pregnancies
- The actress continues to celebrate the joys of parenting three young children
- Her honesty resonates with parents navigating similar transitions
Moore’s update offers a relatable glimpse into the bittersweet emotions that often accompany life’s major turning points.
