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Researchers claim older women can be new mothers
By Laura Lee Davies on 23/10/2006 09:54:10
American researchers say that older women do not suffer the stress or physical risks of new motherhood, in a new study.
greeted with interest, though other health experts have pointed out that the study does not take into account the experience of the child, growing up with older parents. The researchers themselves also concede that many of the women in their study were
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Older women should be given free IVF, health experts urge
By Kyrsty Hazell on 28/06/2010 17:51:23
Women over 40 should be offered fertility treatment on the NHS to avoid age discrimination
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is considering expanding the age limit on free IVF treatment from 39 to 40 plus. This will give older mums with viable eggs a chance to conceive.NICE has declared women aged 40 plus
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IVF treatment for older women needs “greater freedom”
By Kimberley Smith on 12/01/2012 15:56:51
Risk of using two embryos in IVF is outweighed by higher chance of success, say experts
Fertility clinics should be given more freedom in their treatment of older women, recommends a new study.In the past clinics have tried implanting women with two or more embryos during IVF treatment, believing this increases the chances of one
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Older mums need improved standards of care during pregnancy and childbirth
By Laura Nelson on 12/08/2011 13:34:41
Experts say a worrying number of older pregnant women are at risk of complications during pregnancy and labour
-Piercy. “Older women are more likely to be obese, have hypertension, or be predisposed to gestational diabetes and thromboembolism.” Although the number of deaths has decreased since the 1950s, there has recently been a worrying rise in the number dying from
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Why risk of Down’s increases with mum’s age
By Matt Fricker on 03/09/2010 12:30:07
As women grow older, their fertility declines due to a lack of a crucial protein, scientists say
A new study has shed light on why older women are more likely to suffer from fertility problems and have a greater risk of their babies developing conditions such as Down’s Syndrome.Researchers at Newcastle University and Newcastle Fertility Centre
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Could the key to having babies at an older age lie in your anti-aging face cream?
By Daniella Delaney on 23/09/2011 10:49:02
Scientists believe co-enzyme Q10 could help older women produce healthier eggs for longer
it relates to 10 years of treatment.Doctors are now preparing to these the supplement on women 35 and older who are undergoing fertility treatment.Read more on:Size does matter when it comes to fertilityFertility treatments: what are your options
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Women should freeze eggs, says expert
By Laura Lee Davies on 08/09/2006 01:15:21
A doctor from the British Fertilisation Society has suggested that women could freeze their eggs rather than having babies naturally, at an older age. But what does it entail?
, is the health of her eggs. As a woman ages, the health of her eggs deteriorates and the likelihood of instances of Downs Syndrome or miscarriage increase.Already, it is well established that older women who have IVF treatment using the eggs of a younger donor
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Will women evolve to be fertile for longer?
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 23/07/2010 14:06:09
Having children later in life could “potentially lead to improvements in old-age fertility”, says study.
The increase in women become mums later in life may lead to women being fertile for longer, researchers have suggested.With many women waiting until they’re older to have babies, it’s just those with longer lasting fertility genes
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Older mums' experiences wanted
By ThinkBaby on 13/03/2006 15:52:08
The Mail on Sunday are looking for experiences and thoughts on being an older mum.
for the Mail on Sunday YOU magazine about women who put off having children until they were in their late 30s or early 40s. I'd like to speak to you if you decided to delay motherhood perhaps because you were concentrating on your career or enjoying your
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Older mums have healthier babies
By Kimberley Smith on 11/04/2011 15:26:57
Being a mum later in life found to have unexpected benefits
mums as a whole,” said Alastair Sutcliffe, a consultant paediatrician who carried out the research.“This is good news for older mums who may feel perhaps criticised about having a baby later in life,” Alastair added.Obstetricians recommend women have
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