Women are overall waiting longer to have children, often while they pursue education and careers. There are six pregnancy-related risk factors associated advanced maternal age: decreased fertility, miscarriage, genetic problems, high blood pressure, stillbirth, and maternal death.
Obstetricians use the age of 35 as the key point in determining whether or not a woman needs advanced medical care during pregnancy due to a potential increase in pregnancy risk. Not all women over the age of 35 have complicated pregnancies, but obstetricians remain on high alert throughout the pregnancy, just in case.
About video: Dr. Kate Naumes ND's response to the question "Should I wait until we have all our 'ducks in a row' before trying to conceive?" More info : naumesnd.com
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