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lettie · 13-10-2008, 20:10

We are getting more women in their 40s now, than ever before. The only problem with that is that some serious pregnancy related conditions (pre-eclampsia in particular), can be more likely in the 'older' mother, making pregnancy more dangerous. I know that IVF has helped a lot of people but I think that it is ridiculous that women of 50-60 are paying to get pregnant when the risks are really huge.

Having said that, obesity causes bigger risks in pregnancy and a large amount of maternal deaths are directly linked to being overweight. I know that most IVF clinics will not help you if your BMI is above 30 these days.

13-10-2008, 20:10	#9
lettie Filthy / Gorgeous Bejeweled Blitz Champion! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Xanadu Posts: 4,005 Blog Entries: 337 Liked: 67 times Rep Power: 88670	Re: women, age and pregnancy We are getting more women in their 40s now, than ever before. The only problem with that is that some serious pregnancy related conditions (pre-eclampsia in particular), can be more likely in the 'older' mother, making pregnancy more dangerous. I know that IVF has helped a lot of people but I think that it is ridiculous that women of 50-60 are paying to get pregnant when the risks are really huge. Having said that, obesity causes bigger risks in pregnancy and a large amount of maternal deaths are directly linked to being overweight. I know that most IVF clinics will not help you if your BMI is above 30 these days. __________________ Never put off until tomorrow what you can avoid altogether. The views expressed here are my own and not necessarily those of my family, friends, employer, this site, my neighbours, hairdresser, dentist, GP, next door's dog or anyone else who knows me..