Pregnancy over the age of 40 - the options and associated risks
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Late motherhood is becoming increasingly popular. Having a child at 40 due to social reasons is common today. However, fertility diminishes over time, and subsequently the risks associated with pregnancy are greater.
Egg and sperm donation magazine
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The Truth About Pregnancy Over 40 - The New York Times
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Preparing For Pregnancy After 30: Pregnancy After 30 Risks And Benefits
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Pregnancy Outcome in Elderly Gravida
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The number of women getting pregnant in their 40s is on the rise
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Pregnant at 47: Can I do that?
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Underlying Medical Conditions Associated with Higher Risk for Severe COVID-19: Information for Healthcare Professionals
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Having a Healthy Pregnancy in Your 40s
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Pregnant After 40: Risks - Upper East Side New York, NY: Center for Human Reproduction
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Can I get pregnant over 40?
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High-Risk Pregnancy: Preparation and Specialists to See
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Ten Facts on Pregnancy After 45
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PSA: Science Says Pregnancy After 35 Is Totally Fine
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Evidence on: Pregnancy at Age 35 and Older - Evidence Based Birth®
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