title: Primiparity at very advanced maternal age (≥ 45 years).
abstract: This study describes maternal and birth outcomes of primiparae aged ≥ 45. High rates of pregnancy complications and poor birth outcomes were found, stressing that the personal risks and ramifications to the health system should be taken into account in establishing obstetric health policy regarding primiparity at advanced maternal age.
authors: Women and Children's Health Research Unit, Gertner Institute of Epidemiology and Health Services Research, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel. saraleeg@gertner.health.gov.il
authors: Saralee
authors: S
authors: Glasser
authors: Aliza
authors: A
authors: Segev-Zahav
authors: Paige
authors: P
authors: Fortinsky
authors: Debby
authors: D
authors: Gedal-Beer
authors: Eyal
authors: E
authors: Schiff
authors: Liat
authors: L
authors: Lerner-Geva
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007557:Israel; D008423:Maternal Age; D008875:Middle Aged; D010298:Parity; D018579:Patient Selection; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D027724:Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / Q000009:adverse effects*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome