The impact of maternal age on midwifery care

With a changing society, the age range at which women are choosing to become pregnant is increasing. There are different needs associated with each end of this range, with younger and older mothers facing different challenges and decisions. The midwife needs to be confident about the associated needs and potential complications for women at each end of the maternal age spectrum, in order to navigate the journey with the mother. This article aims to address the particular needs of both younger and older mothers, and highlight the midwife's unique role within this process