Over 35 And Pregnant
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I am 37 year old and my husband is 39. I have heard that if you are over 35 you have an increased risk of having a baby with Down Syndrome. Are there any other significant risks for someone over 35 who is pregnant?
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Wednesday 17th of February 2010 01:41:20 AM
Yes correct the risk for babies with abnormalities get higher after 35 years of age. In your 12th week you will be offered a bloodtest and a so called NT scan in which measurements will be taken that will calculate the risk of your baby having Down Syndrome. If too high, you will be offered a amniocentesis test. The amniocentesis bring a risk of miscarriage but would be the only way to determine 100% if your baby has DS or not. But it does not stop at Downs, being older means a higher risk a having a baby with genetic abnormalities. Your gyna should be able to provide you lot more information and guidance. But you can just as well have a happy healthy baby! I was 34 (husband 48) for our 1st one and now 36 (husband 5) for our 2nd one - and hopefully all will be ok for this 2nd one too!
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Thursday 18th of February 2010 03:42:01 PM
there are some other syndromes that could appear to a woman over 35 years.
also the danger of miscarriage appears.
but it is not a rule that women over 35 could born kids with malformations and diseases.I guess it is a risk of 2%, so don't worry about this issue.
Take care and have an easy pregnancy!
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Wednesday 17th of February 2010 04:07:01 PM
Along with an increased risk of Down Syndrome there are a few other risks that become greater with age. Fertility itself can start declining if you are trying to get pregnant. Age can increase the possibility of different genetic disorders in addition to Down Syndrome. Another risk that is higher is the chance of a miscarriage. Of course there are risks to pregnancy no matter your age, and the best way to find out what risks you face is to talk to your doctor.
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Wednesday 17th of February 2010 05:15:25 PM
Risks for older mothers can include downs syndrome, Edwards syndrome and patau's syndrome. Women are more likely to need assistance during delivery and the rate of caesareans also increases. Gestational diabetes, blood pressure and premature birth are also associated with older mothers. If you are trying for a baby, the best advice is to start taking prenatal supplements, lose weight if you are overweight and maintain a healthy lifestyle by eating well, exercising and avoiding alcohol and smoking. If you are fit and healthy, maintain this throughout pregnancy. Many women are choosing to have children later on, but these women are usually looking after themselves well, and this is a huge plus when trying for a baby as it reduces possible risks.
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Thursday 18th of February 2010 04:51:19 AM
Yes, it is a known fact that the older you are, the more risk there is for having a Down Syndrome baby. All women over 35 are also recommended to have a amniocentesis. This test can be done at 16 - 18 weeks of pregnancy. It would test for Down Syndrome and other neural tube defects. If there are complications found, you may be faced with the choice whether or not to terminate your pregnancy.
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Thursday 18th of February 2010 01:26:48 PM
If you decided to make a child is very important to know the risks that may arise and to improve the chances to take healthy pregnancy and baby.The risk to give birth to a child with problems growing as older mother is more advanced.the one of risks is syndrome down.
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Tuesday 2nd of March 2010 12:55:11 PM
The most immediate risk of older parents having a child is miscarriage. This not a reckless result but rather a result that your body may no longer handle the stress. Since you are nearing 40, you may begin to suffer from conditions caused by stress and a toxic lifestyle. High blood pressure, for one, will earn you a bed rest order from the doctor to relieve your body from further strain during the pregnancy.
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