AI Article Synopsis
- More women are choosing to delay pregnancy until their 30s and 40s for various reasons.
- Advanced maternal age (over 35) is linked to higher risks of complications during pregnancy and childbirth.
- Recent studies suggest that while risks are elevated, outcomes for older mothers may be improving, leading to a review of literature on complications and perinatal outcomes.
Article Abstract
More women are postponing pregnancy into the fourth and fifth decades of life for a variety of reasons. Advanced maternal age, traditionally defined as age more than 35 years, has been associated with increased obstetric morbidity and interventions. In addition, perinatal complications are reported to be higher in this patient population, although recent data point to a more favorable outcome. This article reviews the available literature with special emphasis on antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum complications and perinatal outcome.
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