Re: Pregnant at 52 --- Join the club!

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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

Dear Mary, I should have responded sooner, Welcome to the club! I'm 52 and 21weeks pregnant, conceived without dificulity. My two sons are grown and have 3 grand daughters. While not without my health problems I'm healthy and maybe healthier than many younger, all things considered. I too have had some spotting, but have medical reasons for that unrelated to pregnancy, so consider it in that perspective. We are miracles, that is why there are no statistics for Down Syndrome for 50+ women, because the chance is 0 to get pregnant, you can't figure a statistic based on "0". Needless to say, it's higher but even so, 1:250 or 1:100 still gives better odds of not having a Down's baby, odds are greater for problems for other reasons. My best advise is to stay hydrated, eat well, avoid stress, get lots of rest. Take Care, Marie

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