Becoming a mother doesn’t always happen the way we imagine it. For many women, the path to motherhood isn’t linear, it requires pausing, gathering courage, and reconnecting with oneself. This was true for Selene, a woman who, as she approached 40, finally decided to follow a quiet voice that had lived in her heart for years: the desire to become a mom. Today, as she holds six-month-old Sofía in her arms, she knows her story is proof that when your heart knows, it knows, and that with the right support, dreams can absolutely come true.
A dream that never left
Motherhood had always been part of Selene’s vision for her life. She spent many years fully devoted to her professional career—a choice many women make in pursuit of stability, growth, and fulfillment—but the longing to be a mother never disappeared. It simply waited, patiently, for the right moment.
That moment arrived as she neared her 40th birthday. She began researching her options, gathering information, and imagining what her life might look like if she took that step. One of the first places where she found clarity and genuine guidance was Ingenes, where she immediately felt a warm, respectful, deeply human approach to her journey.
Giving herself time and finding certainty
Before beginning any treatment, Selene allowed herself a full year to think, reflect, and make sure she was ready. It wasn’t hesitation—it was respect for the magnitude of the decision she was about to make. During that year, she spoke with specialists at the Institute, asked every question she needed to, and considered what this step meant for her physically, emotionally, and personally.
Finally, in May 2024, the moment arrived. She walked into Ingenes and, with absolute conviction, said:
“I’m ready to be a mom.”
In that instant, she understood something essential, no one else could make this decision for her. She didn’t need to wait for the “perfect” partner, nor keep postponing her dream out of fear or social expectations. The most important project of her life could begin the moment she chose to begin it.
That clarity changed her. She left that first visit feeling empowered, aware that she was taking the wheel of her own life and embracing responsibility for her future. And she understood something many women know deeply, biologically, some things simply cannot wait forever.
Support that truly makes a difference
One of the first things Selene emphasizes is the quality of the support she received at Ingenes. For her, this wasn’t just a medical treatment, it was an emotional journey, and she always felt held, supported, and understood.
Throughout the process, the team at Ingenes knew exactly when to speak gently and when to be more direct. That balance mattered, especially when the pace and pressure of work threatened to overshadow what really mattered: caring for herself and the “treasure,” as she calls it, growing inside her.
Every doubt was addressed. Every fear was met with patience and reassurance. And when the positive finally arrived, she experienced one of the most meaningful moments of her life. Even then, the way the team spoke to her, and to Sofía, still in her belly, was tender and reassuring. They spoke to both of them, transmitting confidence and peace. Those small gestures made a huge difference. Selene never felt alone; she always felt everything would be okay.
A journey that requires commitment from both sides
Selene is very clear about something: making a dream come true requires shared responsibility. Ingenes provides expertise, technology, and compassionate professionals—but the patient also brings commitment, openness, and self-care.
For her, this was not just a medical process. It was a life process. A moment to put her emotional health, her physical well-being, and her desire to become a mother at the center of her decisions.
The transformation of welcoming a miracle
When Sofía arrived, Selene’s world changed forever. Every day, just by looking at her daughter, she confirms that she made the right choice. Motherhood, embraced freely and intentionally, became one of her greatest sources of joy.
“Having you here is a miracle, Sofía. I would do it a thousand times over. I love you with all my heart.”
Those words reflect everything this journey meant to her—not an impulsive act, but a conscious, mature, deeply loving decision.
A message for anyone still unsure
Selene’s experience is more than a success story, it is a message to women still deciding whether to take their first step into motherhood on their own or with medical support.
Her advice is simple, but powerful:
“Listen to your heart. It never gets it wrong.”
If your heart says yes, then it’s worth trying—even if you’re scared, even if doubts rise, even if uncertainty exists. For Selene, the real pain would have been living with “what if.” Today, with Sofía in her arms, she knows she could never have forgiven herself for missing out on this love.
“If you have the desire to be a mother, try. And if you’re afraid, try anyway, but don’t let the doubt make the decision for you.”
Ingenes as an ally in life-changing decisions
Selene’s journey highlights one of Ingenes’ core principles: accompanying each woman and each family according to their unique life project. There is no single path to motherhood, there are as many paths as there are stories. Ingenes designs its programs to support those diverse journeys with compassion, science, and professionalism.
For women who, like Selene, choose motherhood after 35 or 40, having a multidisciplinary team specialized in assisted reproduction is essential. Not only for advanced techniques, but because every decision requires clarity and trust. In this sense, Ingenes becomes more than a medical space, it becomes a true partner.
Late motherhood, single motherhood, chosen motherhood—each fits within the vision of Ingenes. And stories like Selene and Sofía’s make that vision real.
The power of choosing for yourself
Selene’s decision reflects a broader truth: women have the right to design their own lives, their own timelines, and their own families. Motherhood does not need to depend on the arrival of a partner or external expectations. When a woman chooses motherhood because she feels it deeply, she is exercising one of the most profound forms of autonomy.
Ingenes becomes the bridge between that autonomy and biological possibility—a safe, ethical, professional bridge that gives more women the chance to say “I’m ready” without fear or waiting for the “perfect moment.”
An ending that is really a beginning
Today, Selene holds Sofía and knows this is only the beginning of their story. The months of reflection, the support from her family, the information she received, the guidance from Ingenes, the hard decisions, the joy of the positive test, everything now belongs to the past and has opened the door to a new, love-filled chapter.
Looking at her daughter, Selene knows motherhood arrived at the perfect moment, not when society expected it, not when others imagined it, but when she chose it with certainty and love.
And that may be the most beautiful message of all:
Chosen motherhood, supported, guided, and lived freely, is one of the most powerful decisions a woman can make. And with the right support, it can become a bright, life-changing reality.