Are there any risks, If you get pregnant in 39?

We asked Natalia Strechni (Hope Odesa Clinic Reproductologist), And here's the answer:

There are always risks, And starting with 38 years of their become more.

During pregnancy, be sure to undergo screenings, That is, the study of a child's health, what is being carried, preferably in Astraia version (Astraia, efficiency 85%), As we have in the clinic.
If there is a desire or need, It is worth making a nipt (non -invasive prenatal test, efficiency 99%) - Determining the chromosomal health of the fetus by mother's blood.
In the presence of indications, the procedure of amniocentesis should be performed (The effectiveness of the method 100%) - is also the definition of chromosomal health of the child, what is being carried, But behind a amniotic fluid.
Importantly, To have that women's consultation, Where will you lead pregnancy, It was all of the above, as well as an experienced geneticist, which, if necessary, connected to the process.

This is called - fetal medicine, It is implemented in our women's consultation, And such consultations are currently in our region.

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