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Sep 21, 2021 · Michelle Mildenberg. By Sarah Dougher. Published Sept. 21, 2021 Updated Sept. 30, 2021. The first time a stranger mistook me for the grandmother of my own child, I was in an airport, hauling my...
Mar 4, 2019 · There are many advantages to having a baby at 40, but there are also some increased risks. We explain what to expect, including fertility concerns, benefits, possible complications, and...
Apr 15, 2020 · Evidence also suggests that pregnant people in their 40s are at higher risk of stillbirth. The reasons are a bit murky — though in a 2008 review of studies, researchers suggested that the higher...
Oct 24, 2022 · One of the biggest barriers to pregnancy in your 40s is your fertility. Certainly, there are women who have no issues getting pregnant well into their 40s. Though statistically speaking, you are less likely to get pregnant and more likely to need the aid of fertility treatments the older you are when you are trying to conceive.
Mar 27, 2024 · Having a baby after 40 increases health risks for both you and your baby. Pregnant people older than 40 are likelier to have gestational diabetes, preeclampsia (high blood pressure during...
ACOG: What concerns did you have about being pregnant over 40? Leslie: We were definitely concerned about the possibility of genetic defects. We knew the risk of having a baby with a birth defect gets higher as you get older. But early on, we had genetic testing for chromosomal abnormalities – starting with a blood panel screening at 12 weeks.
May 14, 2023 · May 14, 2023. More American women are becoming mothers later in life. For nearly 40 years straight, the proportion of American women giving birth at ages 40 to 44 was on a steady rise. That...
