- Is pregnancy after age 35 safe?
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Women over the age of 35 typically have more complications than those of younger women. However, there have been advances in prenatal care that can help women over 35 have safer pregnancies than in the past. Having good health prior to becoming pregnant will help lower your chance of complications.
If you are over 35 and are thinking about becoming pregnant or are pregnant...quit smoking...exercise often,...don't drink alcohol...take folic acid (.4mg or more in addition to eating roods rich in folic acid, such as dried beans, liver, green leafy vegetables and some citrus fruits)...limit caffeine to no moer than 300mg per day...eat healthy. In addition, see your doctor for prenatal care as directed, especially early in your pregnancy. The first eight weeks are especially critical in your baby's development. Early, regular prenatal care can increase your chances of having a healthy baby at any age.
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