An exploration of health concerns & health-promotion behaviors in pregnant women over age 35.

Purpose: To explore the specific health concerns and health-promotion behaviors of childbearing women 35 years of age or older.

Study Design And Methods: Semistructured interviews with women ( = 50) ages > or =35 in their third trimester of pregnancy. Interviews lasted approximately 1 hour, were conducted by two nursing faculty, and were scheduled to accommodate participant needs.