Abstract
This study describes maternal and birth outcomes of primiparae aged ≥45. High rates of pregnancy complications and poor birth outcomes were found, stressing that the personal risks and ramifications to the health system should be taken into account in establishing obstetric health policy regarding primiparity at advanced maternal age.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2548-2551 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Fertility and Sterility |
Volume | 95 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 30 Jun 2011 |
Keywords
- Advanced maternal age
- birth outcome
- pregnancy complications
- primiparity
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Reproductive Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology