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Subject: Pregnancy

Kourtney Kardashian just announced that she is pregnant at 44 years old.
Explain what risks can occur during pregnancy when a woman is that older in age
What are the risks for baby? & mom?

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Pregnancies have an increased risk for certain complications when the birth parent is 35 or older. Some of these complications are higher rates of miscarriage, genetic disorders, and certain pregnancy complications like high blood pressure or gestational diabetes. Babies born to older mothers have a higher risk of certain chromosomal conditions, such as Down syndrome. The risk of pregnancy loss is higher. The risk of miscarriage and stillbirth increases with age. This may be because of preexisting medical conditions or because of chromosomal conditions in the baby.
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