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How Risk To Get Pregnant Age After 40?
Hello. I am a 42 year old educated Caucasian woman with 7 children. I would like to have another baby in the next year or so. I am fit and have had healthy pregnancies and deliveries. What risks should my husband and I be aware of to both myself and our baby? Thank you!
Tue, 8 Jul 2014
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic. I have read your question.
I would like to reply as below:
1) You should be aware of anomalies like down's syndrome due to age.
2) Get ultrasound scan done durng 12th week for the same.
3) You have risk of bleeding which your doctor should take care.
If you have any further queries, let me know so that I can help you much better.
Wish you good health.
Dr. Soumya
Welcome to healthcare magic. I have read your question.
I would like to reply as below:
1) You should be aware of anomalies like down's syndrome due to age.
2) Get ultrasound scan done durng 12th week for the same.
3) You have risk of bleeding which your doctor should take care.
If you have any further queries, let me know so that I can help you much better.
Wish you good health.
Dr. Soumya
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