Strategies to reduce risk of pregnancy complications at an advanced maternal age

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Strategies to reduce risk of pregnancy complications at an advanced maternal age

Although there is an increased risk of complications when the mother is at an advanced maternal age, there aremany suggestions doctors have to help correct the outcome. In a previous post, we discussed at length the increased risks associated with pregnancy in older women. These complications include: Miscarriage Ectopic pregnancy Chromosomal abnormalities Structural malformations Placental

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Risk Factors for Preterm Labor

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Risk Factors for Preterm Labor

Preterm labor is any delivery that occurs between the 20 and 36 6/7 weeks of pregnancy. About 70% of preterm births are spontaneous, while 30% are medically induced due to impending risk for the mother or child. There are many risk factors for preterm labor. Some epidemiological risk factors include older-aged women; non-white ethnicity, particularly the

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Preeclampsia After Delivery (Postpartum Preeclampsia)

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Preeclampsia After Delivery (Postpartum Preeclampsia)

Preeclampsia After Delivery Preeclampsia is a condition of pregnancy that typically goes away after delivery. For some women, preeclampsia goes away immediately after delivery, while other women experience preeclampsia symptoms for several days, weeks or months after delivery. Mothers could be on blood pressure medication for weeks or months until preeclampsia symptoms resolve. Women who

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Preeclampsia Risks for Women

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Preeclampsia Risks for Women

About 5% of women will get preeclampsia, and the majority of those will get it late in pregnancy in a mild form. However, there are women who are at an increased risk for preeclampsia. Women with multiple pregnancies like twins or triplets, women who are older, and women with a history of preeclampsia in the

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