Another look at the effects of advanced maternal age

Ramsewak, S.; Roopnarinesingh, S.; Robinson, J.; Ramsewak, S; Roopnarinesingh, S; Robinson, J

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Another look at the effects of advanced maternal age

Ramsewak, S.; Roopnarinesingh, S.; Robinson, J.

West Indian Medical Journal 40(2): 86-88

1991

ISSN/ISBN: 0043-3144

PMID: 1897227

Document Number: 370617

The reproductive performance of primigravidae aged 30 years and over was compared with that of a group of younger primigravidae. Other patients were at greater risk for antepartum complications such as pre-eclampsia and uterine fibroids. Induction of labour was undertaken more frequently, and the Caesarean Section rate was higher but there was no worsening of perinatal mortality.