Researchers found that 35-year-olds had improved prenatal monitoring and decreased prenatal mortality compared to those slightly younger. The age of 35 as advanced maternal age was set decades ago based on amniocentesis studies, though newer, less-invasive tests are available.
ACOG now advises evaluating pregnancy risks in five-year age ranges, like 35-39 and 40-44, rather than grouping all above 35 as advanced maternal age. Fertility awareness and understanding one's physiology are crucial even before turning 35.
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