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Is It Safe To Get Pregnant At An Elder Age?
Hi doctor my wife is around 40 yrs we have son of 4.5 yrs who is autistic but not severe. for the child to conceive we had to struggle a lot. Now i want to have another child. my question will the child any problem or is it dangerous. pls guide me thank you Mohan
Wed, 8 Mar 2017
Hi Mohan
With increasing age , chance of getting pregnant decreases .
Also the complications such a hypertension and diabetes increases.
But still one can conceive.
Regular check up is necessary throughout the pregnancy
With increasing age , chance of getting pregnant decreases .
Also the complications such a hypertension and diabetes increases.
But still one can conceive.
Regular check up is necessary throughout the pregnancy
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