Pregnancy in women over 35. Risks for mother and baby.
Because many women today are either delaying their first pregnancy or continuing to have babies later in life, the risks to older mothers are becoming increasingly important. However, intensive prenatal care and monitoring have enhanced the likelihood of a successful outcome. In this article, Dr Rosenfeld reviews studies of pregnancy in older women and suggests ways that primary care physicians can be involved in advising and caring for these patients.
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Family Practice Residency Program, St. Francis Hospital, Wilmington, Delaware.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008423:Maternal Age; D008875:Middle Aged; D011247:Pregnancy; D018566:Pregnancy, High-Risk; D012307:Risk Factors