Silvia Azaña, an embryologist at inviTRA, tells us in this video about the main risks of pregnancy at an advanced maternal age:
If a woman conceives at an advanced maternal age, she should be particularly careful throughout her entire pregnancy journey. These are some of the possible risks associated with pregnancy after the age of 40:
Higher abortion rate.
Higher chances of having preeclampsia and eclampsia.
It may lead to a higher risk of hyperemesis.
More premature births are happening.
The likelihood of placenta separation and limited intrauterine growth is elevated.
And a higher risk of gestational diabetes.However, a woman can carry a pregnancy at 40 years old and even at 50 years old, as long as they continue to enjoy good health and have all the appropriate medical checkups.
