Pregnancy After Age 35 Most women who are older than 35 have
healthy pregnancies. But as you age beyond your mid-30s, some
risks do increase. If you are an older mother-to-be, you can
increase your chances of having a healthy pregnancy. See your
doctor for a checkup before you become pregnant. Keep a regular
schedule of prenatal checkups when you are pregnant. Eating well
and getting exercise and plenty of rest also will help you have
a healthy pregnancy. Pregnancy risks vary from woman to woman.
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are more common in older pregnant women. The greatest age-
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will follow you closely to catch most problems early. At every
visit, your blood pressure will be checked to make sure it is
normal. Your urine also will be checked for protein. Both high
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