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Pregnancy at Age 35 Years or Older: ACOG Obstetric Care Consensus No. 11.

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Published in: Obstet Gynecol
August 1, 2022

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data from 2020 demonstrate the continued upward trend in the mean age of pregnant individuals in the United States. Observational studies demonstrate that pregnancy in older individuals is associated with increased risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes-for both the pregnant patient and the fetus-that might differ from those in a younger pregnant population, even in healthy individuals with no other comorbidities. There are several studies that suggest advancing age at the time of pregnancy is associated with greater disparities in severe maternal morbidity and mortality. This document seeks to provide evidence-based clinical recommendations for minimizing adverse outcomes associated with pregnancy with anticipated delivery at an advanced maternal age. The importance and benefits of accessible health care from prepregnancy through postpartum care for all pregnant individuals cannot be overstated. However, this document focuses on and addresses the unique differences in pregnancy-related care for women and all those seeking obstetric care with anticipated delivery at age 35 years or older within the framework of routine pregnancy care. This Obstetric Care Consensus document was developed using an a priori protocol in conjunction with the authors listed above.

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Obstet Gynecol

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EISSN

1873-233X

Publication Date

August 1, 2022

Volume

140

Issue

2

Start / End Page

348 / 366

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • United States
  • Prenatal Care
  • Pregnancy Outcome
  • Pregnancy Complications
  • Pregnancy
  • Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine
  • Humans
  • Female
  • Delivery of Health Care
  • Consensus
 

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Pregnancy at Age 35 Years or Older: ACOG Obstetric Care Consensus No. 11. (2022). Obstet Gynecol, 140(2), 348–366. https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0000000000004873
Pregnancy at Age 35 Years or Older: ACOG Obstetric Care Consensus No. 11.Obstet Gynecol 140, no. 2 (August 1, 2022): 348–66. https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0000000000004873.
Pregnancy at Age 35 Years or Older: ACOG Obstetric Care Consensus No. 11.Obstet Gynecol, vol. 140, no. 2, Aug. 2022, pp. 348–66. Pubmed, doi:10.1097/AOG.0000000000004873.

Published In

Obstet Gynecol

DOI

EISSN

1873-233X

Publication Date

August 1, 2022

Volume

140

Issue

2

Start / End Page

348 / 366

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • United States
  • Prenatal Care
  • Pregnancy Outcome
  • Pregnancy Complications
  • Pregnancy
  • Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine
  • Humans
  • Female
  • Delivery of Health Care
  • Consensus