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Management of Pregnancy in Women of Advanced Maternal Age: Improving Outcomes for Mother and Baby

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Pages 751-759 | Published online: 10 Aug 2021
 

Abstract

Pregnancy at advanced maternal age (age >35 years old) is considered a risk factor for adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes. Yet, pregnancies of advanced maternal age have become more prevalent over the last few decades. Possible maternal complications of pregnancy at age 35 or older include increased risk of spontaneous miscarriage, preterm labor, gestational diabetes mellitus, pre-eclampsia, stillbirth, chromosomal abnormalities, and cesarean delivery. Possible adverse fetal outcomes include infants small for gestational age and intrauterine growth restrictions, low Apgar score, admission to neonatal intensive care units, and an autism spectrum disorder. This paper aims to present an up-to-date review of the literature, summarizing the most current studies and implications for the management of pregnancy of advanced maternal age.

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Management of Pregnancy in Women of Advanced Maternal Age: Improving Outcomes for Mother and Baby [Corrigendum]

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