"In a prospective cohort study of Danish pregnancy planners, delayed conception was a marker for adverse birth outcomes, after accounting for fertility treatment."
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25707334
Greaaaaaat. Not having lots of babies starting at a young age raises risk of preeclampsia, in other words. Modern culture raises risk of preeclampsia. Goes along with this one, suggesting maternal age is also significant, raising risk roughly 3x in this population:
"Older maternal age at delivery (OR = 3.18; 95%CI: 1.31, 7.76) and higher maternal weight (OR = 3.24; 95%CI: 1.76, 5.98) measured during prenatal care were significantly associated with pregnancy-related hypertensive disorders..."
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25708493
Prospective study of time to pregnancy, adverse birth outcom
Prospective study of time to pregnancy, adverse birth outcom
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The Preeclampsia Puzzle (New Yorker) and Silent Struggle: A New Theory of Pregnancy (New York Times)
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DS Oscar born by emergent C-section at 34 weeks for fetal indicators, due to severe PE
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The Preeclampsia Puzzle (New Yorker) and Silent Struggle: A New Theory of Pregnancy (New York Times)
Looking for recent articles and studies?
A chance to participate in research? For us on Facebook or Twitter?
Caryn, @carynjrogers, who is not a doctor and who talks about science stuff *way* too much
DS Oscar born by emergent C-section at 34 weeks for fetal indicators, due to severe PE
DD Bridget born by C-section after water broke at 39 weeks after a healthy pregnancy
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