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- Dr. Jacquelyn Means, a Texas obstetrician-gynecologist, notes that 21% of U.S. births in 2023 were to women over 35.
- She cites risks such as high blood pressure, obesity, and cesarean-section complications.
- The likelihood of twins increases with age, which raises complication risks.
- Doctors recommend pre-conception checkups and prenatal tests to monitor health.
- Despite these risks, many older women have healthy pregnancies, as illustrated by Means' experience with her two children.
