The first child to be born, is strictly up to 30 years

It is believed that women are dangerous to delay the birth of their first child after age 35 because of possible complications and difficulties with conception. But experts have found that the age limit is set too optimistically - difficulties occur after 30.

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More nulliparous women experts are often advised not to postpone first birth   after age 35. Firstly, in this period, the chances of a successful conception already significantly lower than in younger patients, and secondly, seriously increasing the risk of premature birth or birth stillbirth.

However, Swedish scientists from the Karolinska Institute found that the risk described above in the case of complications first pregnancy   and births to women aged 30 to 34 is 20% higher in comparison with women from 25 to 30. That is not the danger increases after 35 and after 30 years, and existing recommendations should be reconsidered.

"To our surprise, we found a significant risk of complications during   first pregnancy already in women aged 30-34, and it is absolutely independent from the effects of smoking or obesity - says study author Professor Ulla Valdenstrem. - If we add here the effect of an unhealthy lifestyle, the risk grows more noticeable. "

The trend of postponing childbearing age after 30, has appeared in recent decades, as more and more women are now building a career. They believe that for a start they need to get something to work, and only then deal with the family. Obstetricians and gynecologists urge these women not to go against nature and not to delay the first birth Since otherwise they risk all to deprive yourself of the happiness of motherhood. (READ MORE)

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