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What Are The Risks Associated With Pregnancy In Women After 40?

Hi, I am 20 weeks pregrant. I am 41 years of age. Is there any age factor risks related to the pregnancy. The dr. has advised for me to take the agriprime sachets twice daily. I had the scan done in the 19th week and the dr. was not happy with the growth. Is there any concern? Do let me know.
Mon, 22 Aug 2016
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Maternal age is an important determinant of the outcome of pregnancy. You are 41 years old, so this pregnancy is at high risk. You are more prone to develop abortion, high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, preterm labor, ante-partum bleeding, and risk of caesarean delivery. You baby may suffer from fetal distress and growth retardation. However, as medical science has progressed a lot. With proper monitoring and care, many of these complications can be halted.
Advice
1.     Keep in regular touch with your obstetrician
2.     Take medicines regularly as suggested by your obstetrician
3.     Done ultrasound again at 28 weeks
4.     Be watchful for any bleeding per vaginal, any abdominal pain, headache, leg swelling etc. If you suffer any of these, immediately go to your doctor
5.     Regularly monitor your blood pressure
6.     Investigation – ultrasound at 28 weeks, blood sugar (F & PP), Hb%, serum sodium and potassium
7.     Take rest and avoid any physical activity
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What Are The Risks Associated With Pregnancy In Women After 40?

Maternal age is an important determinant of the outcome of pregnancy. You are 41 years old, so this pregnancy is at high risk. You are more prone to develop abortion, high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, preterm labor, ante-partum bleeding, and risk of caesarean delivery. You baby may suffer from fetal distress and growth retardation. However, as medical science has progressed a lot. With proper monitoring and care, many of these complications can be halted. Advice 1. Keep in regular touch with your obstetrician 2. Take medicines regularly as suggested by your obstetrician 3. Done ultrasound again at 28 weeks 4. Be watchful for any bleeding per vaginal, any abdominal pain, headache, leg swelling etc. If you suffer any of these, immediately go to your doctor 5. Regularly monitor your blood pressure 6. Investigation – ultrasound at 28 weeks, blood sugar (F & PP), Hb%, serum sodium and potassium 7. Take rest and avoid any physical activity Thanks