what are the risks for 1st time pregnancy to a woman 42-43 yrs. old?
Question by pi_sappho: what are the risks for 1st time pregnancy to a woman 42-43 yrs. old?
what are the health risks a baby could possibly have if born by a woman 42-43 yrs old? what are the medical help available to a 41 yrs old overweight woman trying to have a baby for the 1st time?
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Answer by Carole
Your fertility drops precipitously between the ages of 40-45. Extreme overweight may affect your fertility as well. Here is a good chart:
http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/preconception/fertilityproblems/6155.html
You may need to seek the help of a fertility specialist. Start with your OB and ask for a specialist referral if necessary.
Risks for a woman of advanced maternal age (I hate that term, but it’s medically correct) are increased risk of miscarriage and increased likelihood of Down syndrome and other birth defects.
Here’s a good list of resources:
http://www.babycenter.com/preconception/fertilityproblems/index
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