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42wf.have 18yrsold.tried to get pregn for 10yrs ,was told <5% chance. well,i am 6wks pregn! my husband is54! autism,chromos abnormalities.worried !1?

Q: 42wf.have 18yrsold.tried to get pregn for 10yrs ,was told <5% chance. well,i am 6wks pregn! my husband is54! autism,chromos abnormalities.worried !1?

High risk: you should be followed at a high risk OB clinic because of maternal &amp; paternal age, amniocentesis should be done, keep all follow up appointments, eat healthy &amp; take your prenatal vitamins &amp; folic acid. Best wishes

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Dr. Nadia Ghattas answered

High risk: you should be followed at a high risk OB clinic because of maternal & paternal age, amniocentesis should be done, keep all follow up appointments, eat healthy & take your prenatal vitamins & folic acid. Best wishes

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Answered 3/16/2016

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A member asked:

42wf.have 18yrsold.tried to get pregn for 10yrs ,was told <5% chance. well,i am 6wks pregn! my husband is54! autism,chromos abnormalities.worried !1?

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Dr. Nadia Ghattas answered

Dr Rudnick agreed

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