No universal definition for advanced maternal age because effects of aging exist as a continuum rather than threshold
Generally accepted definition is at least 35 years of age or esti...
As women age, they have increased rates of chronic illness that affect fertility and contribute to obstetrical complications. A careful history should be obtained at initial visit tha...
Advanced maternal age has significant increased risks to both mother and fetus (1,2).
Women >35 years are at higher risk of
Ectopic pregnancy
Gestational diabetes
Placenta pre...
Prenatal care for patients of advanced maternal age should follow same course and timeline as for younger women.
Closer monitoring or referral to maternal–fetal medicine ...
009.519 Supervision of elderly primigravida, unspecified trimister
O09.529 Supervision of elderly multigravida, unspecified trimester
009.511 Supervision of elderly primigravida, first trimes...
Advanced maternal age is independently associated with decreased fertility as well as increased obstetric and fetal complications.
Although majority of patients of advanced maternal age...
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