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Is the term ‘geriatric pregnancy’ outdated?

When it comes to motherhood, anyone having a baby over the age of 35 is deemed to be going throug...

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16.32 4 Sep 2024


Is the term ‘geriatric pregnancy’ outdated?


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16.32 4 Sep 2024


When it comes to motherhood, anyone having a baby over the age of 35 is deemed to be going through a ‘geriatric pregnancy’ or to be of an ‘advanced maternal age’.

However, many feel that this terminology is outdated.

Kieran is joined by two women who had children at above 35 to discuss their opinions on the term.


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