Question 1

risks of overdue pregnancy of 41 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Post-due pregnancy ?: Pregnancies documented as post-due by ultrasound early in pregnancy are usually induced to avoid fetal adverse consequences. Induction with medication or artificial rupture of membranes once past 40 weeks is safe and the risks are minimized thereby.

Question 2

how high is the risk of being overdue, past the 40 week mark and past the 41 week mark, with a healthy pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

: As per the previous answer to this question, the risk for adverse effect for a post-term pregnancy include sudden fetal distress. The placenta may not function well statistically at 41 w's plus, so elective induction is appropriate, followed by C/S if the fetal heart cannot tolerate induction.  The purpose is to present conditions conducive to a healthy infant's safe delivery.

Question 3

pregnant risks after age 30?

Accepted Answer

Average: Age alone is not considered a risk factor until 35.  Nevertheless your fertility is very gradually decreasing and the risk of miscarriage is gradually increasing.  Also, the older you are the more likely you are to have other health problems.

Question 4

what are risks to older women who are pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Numerous: Pregnancy changes the body in multiple ways. In a young indiviual , these changes generally are well adapted to, but can be taxing to some even at that age. An older pregnant woman may be at risk for a lot of things like, chromosomal abnormalities in the baby, diabetes, hypertension, preterm labor, to name a few. Although there may be increased complications, a normal pregnancy is still possible.

Question 5

is 41 or 42 years of age too old to get pregnant?

Accepted Answer

No: Ask your general doctor for exam and records. Start taking vitamins, eating healthy, avoiding toxins. See a subspecialist in fertility and one in maternal-fetal medicine. Consider what all say and make your own decision about what is best for you and your family.

Question 6

if i am pregnant with multiples, how much higher risk for complications?

Accepted Answer

Significantly higher: Managing multiple gestations is a challenge for all concerned as complications such as pregnancy induced hypertension(pre-eclampsia) among others are rampant. Good OB care from the outset is tantamount and often in conjunction with a maternal fetal medicine sub-specialist.

Question 7

what kind of risk factors are there for the child when a teen is pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Complex question!: Infants of teens are at risk for preterm delivery, low birth-weight, and have higher rates of neonatal or infant death, and there are social &amp; behavioral outcomes that are related to teen pregnancy. However, this question deserves an answer that&#x27;s longer than a small blurb on a web page allows--if you&#x27;re a pregnant teen or know one, you should make an appt with your doc to talk about these risks.

Question 8

can you tell me how much weight should i lose for a safe no-risk pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Consult with DR: I don't think there is a no-risk pregnancy. Consult with your doctor about a healthy weight for your height.

Question 9

am 41 years old and i being trying to get pregnant for one year and no results?

Accepted Answer

Your fertility wanes: As you get older. You need to see a specialist obstetrician with specialized training in fertility and high risk pregnancies.

Question 10

what are the risk to be pregnant after a woman past reach or pass the 36 years old?

Accepted Answer

A few : At age 36 you are at increased risk for a baby with a chromosome problem, like down syndrome.  You are also at increased risk for gestational diabetes and hypertensive complications.  But most women with pregnancies at age 36 have healthy pregnancies resulting in healthy babies.

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