Impact of maternal age on obstetric and neonatal morbidity: a retrospective cohort study.

Mélanie VandekerckhoveMélanie GuignardMarie-Sophie CivadierAlexandra BenachiJean Bouyer

Published in: BMC pregnancy and childbirth (2021)

The risk of maternal-foetal complications increases steadily with age and is particularly high after 35 years and closer monitoring appears to be necessary. These results provide additional evidence and information for public health decision-makers.

Keyphrases

public health
birth weight
pregnancy outcomes
pregnant women
gestational age
risk factors
healthcare
decision making
social media
weight gain
body mass index
weight loss