Will my Pregnancy be High Risk because of my Infertility Issues?

Women with infertility can have some high risk factors in pregnancy, though this is not always the case. Dr Steven Hatzikostas can investigate and treat infertility and will inform you if you have any special risks.

Can maternal age be a Risk in Pregnancy?

Advanced maternal age (AMA) is definitely a risk factor in pregnancy because it is linked with a higher risk of fetal chromosomal abnormalities, and a number of maternal medical problems such as hypertension and diabetes.

The use of age alone is not an exacting method however. A fit 37 year old patient can definitely have an uncomplicated pregnancy compared to a 30-year-old obese or medically unfit woman who could present many more risk factors in pregnancy.

Miscarriage risks have been shown to increase with age due to mostly to chromosomal problems in the baby. Chromosome abnormalities in pregnancy can occur in any woman but the risk increases with age.

Older women often have complicated pregnancies due to medical problems such as hypertension, diabetes and have a higher chance of having a caesarean section.