The impact of delayed maternity on foetal growth in Spain: An assessment by population attributable fraction.

CONCLUSION: Delayed maternity is a significant adjusted risk factor for SGA, contributing to the increase of its prevalence. However, results also suggest a limited clinical impact of delayed maternity on foetal growth. Positive changes in maternal profile associated with the shift in maternal age might contribute to explain the limited impact of mothers aged 35 years and older on negative birth outcome in Spain.
PMID: 28927650 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Women Birth - September 16, 2017 Category: Midwifery Authors: Varea C, Terán JM, Bernis C, Bogin B Tags: Women Birth Source Type: research