Pregnant at 40: Risks & Things to Remember
Due to advances in technology surrounding fertility, pregnancy, and delivery, it’s possible to safely have a baby at age 40. However, any pregnancy after age 40 is considered high risk. Your doctor will monitor you and the baby closely for the following:
high blood pressure - this may increase your risk of a pregnancy complication called preeclampsia
gestational diabetes
birth defects, such as Down syndrome
miscarriage
low birth weight
ectopic pregnancy, which sometimes happens with in vitro fertilization (IVF)
Having a baby at 40 is much more common than it used to be, so if you’ve waited to have children until now, you’ll have a lot of company.
Despite the challenges it can take to conceive, having children in your 40s is definitely a possibility. You’ll want to talk to your doctor about all your individual risk factors before starting a family at this stage in your life.
#pregnancymustknows #momhealth #planningababy
Due to advances in technology surrounding fertility, pregnancy, and delivery, it’s possible to safely have a baby at age 40. However, any pregnancy after age 40 is considered high risk. Your doctor will monitor you and the baby closely for the following:
high blood pressure - this may increase your risk of a pregnancy complication called preeclampsia
gestational diabetes
birth defects, such as Down syndrome
miscarriage
low birth weight
ectopic pregnancy, which sometimes happens with in vitro fertilization (IVF)
Having a baby at 40 is much more common than it used to be, so if you’ve waited to have children until now, you’ll have a lot of company.
Despite the challenges it can take to conceive, having children in your 40s is definitely a possibility. You’ll want to talk to your doctor about all your individual risk factors before starting a family at this stage in your life.
#pregnancymustknows #momhealth #planningababy
