Dr. Gaither was quoted in INSIDER about “geriatric” pregnancy

8 risks associated with a ‘geriatric’ pregnancy

Sophia Mitrokostas, Dec. 4, 2018

A pregnancy that occurs when a person is 35 years or older is known as an advanced maternal age pregnancy. In the medical world, it’s also sometimes known as a “geriatric pregnancy.”

Though it’s perfectly possible to have a healthy pregnancy and baby after your 35th birthday, there are some risks associated with giving birth at a later age.

INSIDER consulted with Dr. Kecia Gaither, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified physician in OB/GYN in maternal fetal medicine and director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, about the potential risks of having a baby after your mid-thirties.

Click HERE for the full article on INSIDER.