Re: pregnancy over 35

• Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ]
• Next message: Norey: "Neutrogena-Is it safe?"
• Previous message: martin: "pregnancy over 35"
• In reply to: martin: "pregnancy over 35"

At age 37, the risk of having a baby with Down syndrome is 1:242 and for any chromosomal abnormality it is 1:122. Family history does not factor into this. Pregnancy after 35 has other considerations as well, but in general, a healthy 35+ year old can expect a smooth course.

If you want to read about pregnancy after 35, my book "Your Over-35 Week-by-Week Pregnancy Guide" will be published by Prima Publishing in late December/early January!

BTW, I had my first (and so far only, and likely to stay that way!) child at age 38 and she is perfectly wonderful and healthy.

--
M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
South Lake Tahoe, CA

This information is for educational purposes only and does not construe a doctor-patient relationship. It does not replace the need for you to consult your own doctor.

***private e-mails will be deleted without reading. Please respect my family time

• Next message: Norey: "Neutrogena-Is it safe?"
• Previous message: martin: "pregnancy over 35"
• In reply to: martin: "pregnancy over 35"