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Re: Pregnant at 52

From: Claudia Twisdale RN (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 31 Aug 2003 10:28:31 -0500 (CDT)


I would say yes, you have higher risk, and would suggest early prenatal testing if you are interested. What does your OB provider say? Is this first pregnancy for you? All I can say is WOW!

At Fri, 29 Aug 2003, Mary wrote: >
>I am 52 years old and 7 weeks pregnant. I feel healthy and happy.
>What is the likelihood of having a Downs Syndrome baby at age 52. I
>have found statistics for 45 years old, but nothing for age 52. The
>internet sites I have located assume that anyone over 50 will need to
>use donor eggs. However I conceived by accident without any difficulty.
>My father's sister had a baby at 54. I had significant spotting at the
>time my period was due, but after that the pregnancy test was positive.
>Mary




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