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Bipasha Basu Pregnancy: How Safe Is Conceiving At 40?
Is it safe to get pregnant at the age of 40?
Pregnancy is a beautiful phase of a woman's life. But one should not ignore the fact that is is a bit challenging and demanding on the body too. With age there is a lot of physiological chances that happen to the human body. A woman's body is more prone to the usual wear and tear. Age adds its own pressures and takes away the vigor and strength bit by bit from every part of the body. Add to this the demands of pregnancy, it says without explaining how health threatening and risky it can be for both the mother and the baby.
But for many women getting pregnant early to avoid potential health risks of a late pregnancy is not an easy option. A demanding career, peer pressure, and life's normal mundane tasks keeps pushing the thought of pregnancy out of her lists. Though not all late pregnancies are high risk ones if attempted. But the probability that you might end up with potential risks with age is more. Studies suggest that woman who try to conceive in early 30s have slightly less chance to get pregnant than those trying to conceive in their late 20s. Also a pregnancy planned after 30 has certain health risks for both the mother and baby. After the age of 35 conceiving becomes a challenge. A decline in fertility accelerates post 35. Also a woman might run the risk of miscarriage, present the baby with chromosomal abnormalities like Down syndrome and other genetic abnormalities post 35.
A woman planning for a late pregnancy would need more support and counseling as chances of miscarriage rise in women with age and so do other pregnancy related complications. For woman planning pregnancy in their late 30s doctors might advice for more routine tests and special tests like amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling and other detailed fetal screenings to keep a tab on fetal well being and monitor the progression of the pregnancy.
Cesarean rates are also high in pregnancies that take place after the age of 30 compared to those in 20s. The increased cesarean rates are caused due to pregnancy related problems like fetal distress or prolonged second stage of labour which are common in older mothers. Late pregnancy also takes a toll on the woman's health in general. Though there are ways in which a woman can try and plan a late pregnancy to conceive better but they don't override the related health risks that can mock a women going through a late pregnancy.
Also if one plans to have more than one baby then planning the first pregnancy in a later age is not a good idea. Even if the perils of late pregnancy can be dodged effectively through medical help it cannot entirely promise safe pregnancy, labour and delivery.
Is it safe to get pregnant at the age of 40?
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Those opting for late pregnancy, it is advisable to connect with a fertility specialist who can help ensure a healthy pregnancy.
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Older motherhood is associated with an increased risk of complications during pregnancy with a greater likelihood of delivering a child that is premature or born small.
A married couple aged over 50 years filed a petition in the Kerala High Court challenging the upper age limit of the ART Act, 2021. The court granted them interim relief.
While more women plan to get pregnant at a later age in life, sometimes it can lead to certain health problems. Here are some effects of late pregnancy on women.
Various factors can take a toll on the ovaries and diminish your ovarian reserve, which in turn can affect your ability to conceive.
Every year, International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8. Under the theme #BreakTheBias, the global campaign this year aims to raise awareness around bias and encourage action toward women's equality.
Wondering if it is safe for you to exercise during pregnancy? Experts say that you can exercise but you need to keep these dos and don'ts in mind.
Planning a baby in late 30s? Beware of the complications that can arise during the pregnancy as well as how to improve your fertility.
Those opting for late pregnancy, it is advisable to connect with a fertility specialist who can help ensure a healthy pregnancy.
People believe that the chances of a woman getting pregnant reduce drastically once she reaches the age of 30. But that is not always the case! Here's what you need to know.
Naomi Campbell joined the league of women who choose to get pregnant at a later age. She recently surprised her fans by announcing the birth of a baby girl.
Famous TV actress Kishwer Merchant on Tuesday announced that she is expecting her first child with husband Suyyash Rai. The couple took to Instagram and shared the news with a beautiful picture. Read to know how to handle a healthy pregnancy after 40.
Egg freezing is a procedure offered to women who delay pregnancy and want to ensure that they can preserve their fertility. Read on to know more.
The trend toward older parenthood looks set to continue, with more women in their 40s having babies now than women in their 20s or 30s. Are there more risks involved with pregnancy and birth as maternal age rises? Let's have a look.
Apart from the known factors that can up your chance of developing breast cancer, there could other culprits that you don't pay heed to. Read on to know all about them.
A new study published in The Lancet has revealed that an interpregnancy interval of less than one year was not linked to increased risk of adverse birth outcomes in the next pregnancy, compared with an interval of at least two years.
Older motherhood is associated with an increased risk of complications during pregnancy with a greater likelihood of delivering a child that is premature or born small.
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