pregnancy after 35

Am I Too Old to Have a Baby? Pregnancy After 35 While pregnancy at 35 years and older does carry some additional risks, you CAN have a very safe, enjoyable, and healthy pregnancy. This article addresses the most commonly asked questions about risks and available screenings for pregnant women over 35. It is certainly true that more and more women are waiting to have children. We have seen a trend in our own practices, but this is not something unique to the Chicagoland area. In general, this is a rising trend that has been observed over the last few decades and particularly in high income countries like the United States. In fact, in the past 30 years there has been a 36% increase in first births among women ages 35-39. Why is this happening? Well, in many cases people are waiting to have children due to financial concerns and a desire to focus on career opportunities. Some of this increased ability to delay pregnancy is also made possible by improved fertility options. Risks in Pregnancy over 35 Whatever the case may be, while many people know that there