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Obstetrical outcome with increasing maternal age

O A Viegas1, W P Leong, S Ahmed

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University Hospital, Singapore.

Journal of Biosocial Science
|April 1, 1994
PubMed
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Reproduction after age 35 in Singapore increases risks for hypertension and diabetes during pregnancy. However, advanced obstetric and neonatal care ensures positive outcomes for mothers and newborns.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Maternal Health

Background:

  • Advanced maternal age (AMA), typically defined as 35 years and older, is a growing demographic trend globally.
  • AMA is associated with increased risks of obstetric complications and adverse perinatal outcomes.
  • Understanding these risks in specific populations is crucial for targeted healthcare strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of increasing maternal age on obstetric performance and outcomes.
  • To assess the incidence of antenatal complications in older mothers.
  • To determine if advanced obstetric and neonatal care mitigates risks associated with maternal age.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort study design.
  • Analysis of data from 21,442 births at the National University Hospital, Singapore.
Keywords:
Age FactorsAsiaCase Control StudiesDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesDiseasesMaternal AgeMaternal Age, 35 And OverParental AgePopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPregnancyPregnancy ComplicationsPregnancy OutcomesReproductionResearch ReportRetrospective StudiesSingaporeSoutheastern AsiaStudies

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  • Inclusion criteria: women who gave birth between January 1986 and November 1991.

    • Main Results:

    • Reproduction after age 35 was linked to higher rates of antenatal complications, including hypertension and diabetes.
    • Older mothers experienced a greater need for obstetric interventions.
    • Despite increased complications, obstetric and neonatal outcomes were not adversely affected.

    Conclusions:

    • While advanced maternal age presents challenges like increased antenatal complications and intervention rates, these do not necessarily lead to poorer outcomes.
    • The high standard of obstetric and neonatal care in Singapore plays a vital role in ensuring favorable results for older mothers and their infants.
    • This study underscores the importance of robust healthcare systems in managing age-related risks in pregnancy.