Knowing the right age to get pregnant and when pregnancy poses a problem for the health of both mother and child

Some women wish to postpone pregnancy until they have achieved professional position and financial stability. As a result, many women also marry late. If pregnant after age 35 and up to age 40, women automatically fall into the AMA Advanced Maternity category. Here are some of the risks women in this category may face, as published by hindustantimes.

dr Sangeeta Rodeo, a consultant obstetrician-gynecologist from India, said: "While this designation suggests risks, it is important to understand that successful pregnancy after the age of 35 is common, albeit with some risks."The chances of a successful pregnancy decrease because the supply and quality of the egg cells decreases and hormonal changes are associated.

Maternal and fetal risks that women in the AMA class may be exposed to include:
infertility:
When a woman enters menopause, pregnancy can become longer and more difficult. Because a woman begins life with a set number of eggs, this number decreases over time. As the woman ages, the egg cells can also be of poorer quality, making fertilization or implantation more difficult. .

miscarriage
The risk of a miscarriage increases with decreasing egg cell quality.In addition, pregnancy loss can increase if the woman has comorbidities such as high blood pressure or diabetes. Stillbirth is another possibility, so all prenatal appointments should be kept, especially if the woman is in the AMA class.

chromosome problems:
Older women have a higher risk of chromosomal problems in their unborn children. For example, the risk of having a child with Down syndrome is about 1 in 365 in 35-year-old women.

gestational diabetes and arterial hypertension:
A pregnant woman with diabetes is at risk of having an exponentially growing baby while still in the womb.In such a situation, there is a high risk of infection at birth. Also, high blood pressure (in the mother) can lead to pre-eclampsia and other complications (in the baby).

dr Sangeeta Rodeo noted, "Other complications include preterm birth, maternal chromosomal abnormalities, intrauterine growth restriction, preterm birth and infant autism spectrum disorder." In addition, women of advanced maternal age are more likely to have induced labor and a planned cesarean section.

And he concluded: “It is also important to remember that infertility and pregnancy complications can occur at any age and that healthy pregnancy and childbirth is possible even if the woman is of an older age group, and that is best.” Consult an OB/GYN or specialist if you are having difficulties with your pregnancy or are looking for options beyond a normal pregnancy.