Mandy Moore, 41, Says She’s ‘Done Having Babies’ After Three Kids

Mandy Moore, 41, Says She’s ‘Done Having Babies’ After Three Kids

> At a Glance

> – Mandy Moore told Instagram followers she likely won’t be pregnant again

> – The 41-year-old mom of three called the realization bittersweet

> – She previously welcomed Gus, 4, Ozzie, 3, and Louise, 16 months, with husband Taylor Goldsmith

> – Why it matters: Moore’s candid post highlights the emotional transition many mothers face when closing the pregnancy chapter

The This Is Us alum shared a raw moment from a January 5 OB-GYN visit, admitting she’s grappling with finality while celebrating the family she’s built.

The Instagram Confession

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Moore posted a mirror selfie in the doctor’s office captioned:

> “I am endlessly grateful for my beautiful family AND there’s a certain sadness knowing I’m done having babies and won’t be pregnant again.”

She directly asked followers, “any other moms feel this way?”

Motherhood Milestones

  • May 2024: First Mother’s Day as a mom of three
  • June 2024: Spoke on Not Gonna Lie podcast about “geriatric pregnancy” label at 40
  • Ongoing: Balancing joy and exhaustion of raising three kids under five

Moore has repeatedly called motherhood “the single greatest gift of my life,” while acknowledging the relentless worry and planning it brings.

Key Takeaways

  • Moore’s family of five is complete by choice and biology
  • She challenges the medical system’s “high-risk” framing of later-in-life pregnancies
  • The actress joins a growing cohort of women having children in their late 30s and 40s

Moore’s honest reflection offers solidarity to parents navigating the emotional close of their child-bearing years.

Author

  • I’m Michael A. Turner, a Philadelphia-based journalist with a deep-rooted passion for local reporting, government accountability, and community storytelling.

    Michael A. Turner covers Philadelphia city government for Newsofphiladelphia.com, turning budgets, council votes, and municipal documents into clear stories about how decisions affect neighborhoods. A Temple journalism grad, he’s known for data-driven reporting that holds city hall accountable.

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