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I am a healthy 36 yr old w/ 1 toddler. i want to wait to have another- until i'm 38 /39 bc 2x daycare is a lot . what r the risks of waiting 2 -3 yrs?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Little difference: Every pregnancy has a basic risk of about 4% of an unexpected outcome.(premi, cleft, illness, etc.) as you age you increase the risk of chromosome abnormalities, but the difference between age 37 and 40 is minimal. I think your concerns sound reasonable and you should consider another pregnancy when you are ready.

Dr Petruska agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

I am a healthy 36 yr old w/ 1 toddler. i want to wait to have another- until i'm 38 /39 bc 2x daycare is a lot . what r the risks of waiting 2 -3 yrs?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Petruska agreed

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