Question 1

what is the pregnancy risk for a 47 year old?

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Maternal age: The risk of pregnancy is very low. Pregnancy can occur and you should use birth control if you do not desire to be pregnant. The  oldest patient that I have delivered conceived spontaneously at 48 years of age.

Question 2

what's the risk of getting pregnant 47 years old and up?

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Not zero: The risk of pregnancy with any given act of intercourse is difficult to calculate in general.   It depends on so many other health issues and the Patient's regularity of periods.   The general rule is… if the patient is having regular periods on her own,  without hormones,  then there is a chance of pregnancy.

Question 3

pregnant risks after age 30?

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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

can you get pregnant aged 47?

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That would very: Uncommon if done naturally. It would be even more uncommon to carry a pregnancy through to healthy bith by natural means at that age.

Question 5

what are risks to older women who are pregnant?

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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 6

chances of pregnancy at 47 from naturally trying?

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: Female chances of spontaneous conception are slim and none due to minimal ovulation at that age especially if the menstrual cycles have ceased. IVF is also not possible at that age as most Centers that perform the procedure have a age cutoff well before 47.

Question 7

do you think a 47 year old are likely to get pregnant?

Accepted Answer

No: It would be a rare event for a woman to get pregnant naturally, at age 47 years. Rare events are possible, but almost never happen. Menopause occurs between ages 42-58, with the average at age 51 years.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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