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Question
10 Feb 2004
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Pregnancy at age 45
I am wanting to know the risks pertaining to falling pregnant at the age of 45 years.
I've had 2 pregnancies - both children were born healthy. One was delivered with forceps and the other by emergency Caesarean. What are my chances of falling pregnant at age 45?
I've had 2 pregnancies - both children were born healthy. One was delivered with forceps and the other by emergency Caesarean. What are my chances of falling pregnant at age 45?
GynaeDoc
Your chances of falling pregnant at 45 are not good.
The main risk is that there is a high chance of the baby having DOwn syndrome. This can be tested for with amniocentesis at 16 weeks. There is also a higher chance of your developing complications such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
Best wishes
The main risk is that there is a high chance of the baby having DOwn syndrome. This can be tested for with amniocentesis at 16 weeks. There is also a higher chance of your developing complications such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
Best wishes
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