Advanced Maternal Age: Thriving Pregnancies

0:00It's March 30th, welcome to Canada News today, powered by AI. War women are waiting to later in life to have kids, and the numbers back it up. In 2023, 21% of U.S. births were to moms 35 and older, doubling from 9% back in 1990. This advanced maternal age trend comes with higher risks for both moms and babies, though they're still pretty low overall. Doctors point out older moms often deal with stuff like high blood pressure, obesity, and complications that lead to more C-sections or twins. Genetic issues and pre-term births pop up more too, but most pregnancies turn out just fine with the right care. Plenty of women like Texas, OB, GYN, Dr. Jacqueline Means, are thriving through it. She had her first kid at 37 and second at 39. Experts stressed getting healthy before conception, eat right, stay active, manage chronic conditions, and skip smoking. A preconception check-up catches issues early and updates vaccines.

1:00During pregnancy, first trimester ultrasounds check baby size and multiples, while later scans watch growth and fluid. If needed, tests like amyocentesis spot problems, a monitoring kicks his key near term to avoid rare stillbirth risks. C-sections hit 48% for moms 40 and up from 2022 to 2024. These face bleeding and gestational diabetes, with both kids but delivered vaginally, and says her healthy babies make it all worth it. Bottom line, older moms can rock healthy pregnancies by staying proactive and tuned into their bodies.