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Demographic profile and pregnancy outcomes of adolescents and older mothers in Saudi Arabia: analysis from Riyadh Mother (RAHMA) and Baby cohort study.

Amel Ahmed FayedHayfaa WahabiHeba MamdouhReham KotbSamia Esmaeil
Published in: BMJ open (2017)
Adverse pregnancy outcomes show a continuum with the advancement of maternal age. Adolescents mother are more likely to have vaginal delivery; however, they are at increased risk of preterm delivery. Advanced maternal age is associated with increased risk of preterm delivery, gestational diabetes and CS.
Keyphrases
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • pregnant women
  • young adults
  • physical activity
  • low birth weight
  • preterm birth
  • gestational age
  • emergency department
  • preterm infants
  • saudi arabia
  • middle aged
  • birth weight