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Research has proven that having a baby in your late 30s or beyond is no longer unusual. More and more women in this age group are leaving it until later to start a family than ever before.

Using the latest research and discussing the many issues surrounding having a baby, this book will guide you through your pregnancy, answering all of your questions and exploring whether having a baby later on in life makes any difference to the health and welfare of both you and your baby.

If you are already pregnant or are wondering whether you are ready to have a baby, reading this book will help you learn about the relationship between age and fertility, how your body will respond to the pregnancy and how you will manage with a newborn.

By having plenty of information about the subject of older women and pregnancy, you will be more informed about your options and will gain more assurance, leaving you free to look forward to starting your family.

Page count: 136

Chapter headings: Introduction, Older Mothers and Pregnancy, How Age Affects Fertility, How Age Affects You and Your Baby, Advantages of Waiting Until Later, Testing and Screening for Older Mothers, The First Trimester, The Second Trimester, The Third Trimester, The Labour and Delivery, You and Your Baby, Help List.

Publication date: December 2009

ISBN number: 978-1-86144-074-7

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