Definition Paralysis by Analysis. Paralysis by Analysis is a humoristic phrase used to indicate the situation wherein no decision at all can be made due to devoting disproportionate effort to the analysis phase of a decision.
Maternal age: The age of the mother at the time of delivery. Advanced maternal age is usually defined as age 35 or more at delivery. Advanced maternal age predisposes to Down syndrome (trisomy 21). The risk of having a Down syndrome baby rises with maternal age. It essentially doubles from 1 in 725 at maternal age 32 to 1 in 365 at maternal age 35. And the risk continues to climb with the years and is 1 in 32 at maternal age 45.
While further research is needed, studies suggest that a father's age at the time of conception (paternal age) might pose health risks for his children. For example, studies have shown that the offspring of men over age 40 might face an increased risk of:1  Miscarriage.2  Some research suggests that advanced paternal age is associated with a slightly higher risk of miscarriage.3  Autism. 4  Research shows a link between advanced paternal age and an increased frequency of autism.or example, studies have shown that the offspring of men over age 40 might face an increased risk of: 1  Miscarriage. 2  Some research suggests that advanced paternal age is associated with a slightly higher risk of miscarriage. 3  Autism. 4  Research shows a link between advanced paternal age and an increased frequency of autism.