Outcome of Pregnancy in Elderly Gravidae

Abstract

BACKGROUNDAdvanced maternal age, generally held to signify 35 years of age at the time of delivery is the term that implies decreased fertility and increased risk. The changing role of women in the work place with more career opportunities available, has undoubtedly affected childbearing. Availability of assisted reproductive techniques to older women has allowed many to achieve pregnancy and childbearing.The objectives of the study were-to study the maternal and perinatal outcome in gravidae more than or equal to 35 years of age and to compare the outcome with younger women aged between 20-29 years.