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Advanced Maternal Age

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Advanced maternal age refers to a woman who becomes pregnant at or after the age of 35. It is associated with an increased risk of complications during pregnancy, such as gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, miscarriage, and chromosomal abnormalities in the baby.

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