Elderly Gravida
Pregnant mother over age 35 are more at risk for complications like miscarriage, congenital disorders and high blood pressure. Advanced maternal age is associated with a decrease in egg quality
your chances of developing most chronic medical conditions increase as you age
All pregnancies come with risks; however, you or your baby are at increased risk for the following conditions when you are of advanced maternal age:
- Preeclampsia
- Gestational diabetes
- Pre-mature birth or low birth weight
- Expecting twins
- Miscarriage
- Down syndrome or other genetic disorders.
- Cesarean section (c-section)
- Stillbirth