Question

Chances of having birth defects are more common among children to older woman. Justify

Answer 1

• Risk of child birth complications

• Chances of birth defects are a possiblity

• Pre-existing conditions can play a spoilsport

• Medical conditions, like diabetes and high blood pressure, are more common in women after age 35. These can lead to pregnancy complications like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia.

• Over time, the quantity and quality of your eggs decline. Older eggs can have more chromosome problems, which increases the odds of having a baby with a birth defect.
Most women in their 40s can still have a healthy pregnancy and baby, but the risks increase significantly during this time. These risks include:

C-section delivery

premature birth

low birth weight

birth defects

stillbirth