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I'm 47 yrs old with 3 much older children and i'm 9 weeks naturally pregnant, what are the chances of miscarriage and defects? scan due in 3 weeks.

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Please discuss with : Ob u are at a marked increased risk due to your age, there are 1st trimester blood test to now check for possible genetic defects like trisomy 21 and 18. Etc. Hopefully u wont have one but obviously you will be tetsed.

Answered 3/16/2018

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