Sameer Khan Sameer Khan Asked 6 months ago

What age is higher risk pregnancy?

My wife is 38 and pregnant with our first child. The doctor has started doing extra tests, saying her age puts her in a 'higher risk' category. What age is a pregnancy considered higher risk?

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Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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I tried many herbal teas to stay healthy when I planned late. While eating amla and clean food is good, at 35 and above, you must prioritize doctor visits over home remedies for a safe pregnancy.

Kriti Sanon Kriti Sanon Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

They say the risk is higher after 35, but let me tell you, the real risk of zero sleep starts the day the baby arrives, regardless of your age! Jokes aside, yes, 35 is when doctors start monitoring more closely.

Ganga Ram Ganga Ram Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Humare yahan bolte hain ki 35 saal ke baad shareer thoda kamzor ho jata hai naye bache ke liye. Isliye us umar mein daktar babu ki salah lena aur samay par dawai khana bahut jaroori hai.

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Consult a obstetrics and gynaecologist

Rajiv Talwar Rajiv Talwar Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Maternal age 35 plus ko doctor log high risk bracket mein dalte hain, na? Par aajkal acche doctors aur advanced tests ki wajah se sab control mein rehta hai, haan.

Neha Gupta Neha Gupta Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Just reading the words 'higher risk' makes my heart race. If you are planning in your late 30s, please don't read too many scary articles online; just trust a good gynecologist to guide you safely.

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Preeti Shah Preeti Shah Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I had my first child at 36, which is when the risk is technically higher. I just focused on following my doctor's instructions to the letter and did not take any unnecessary risks.

Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Joined May 2026 5 months ago

At 35, medical science starts calling you 'advanced.' If I had a kid now in my 40s, my back would probably give up before the delivery date! It's definitely a higher risk phase biologically.

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