New evidence on risks of advanced maternal age

(University of Eastern Finland) Many of the risk factors associated with pregnancy are more harmful when the expectant mother is over 35. According to an extensive, register-based study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland, the risks associated with overweight, smoking, gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia are higher in advanced maternal age than in younger expectant mothers.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news