- The main controversy is age and it's relation to high risk pregnancy. People generally do agree that each pregnancy should be considered case by case and not as a whole.
- I believe that there are too many variables in pregnancy to simply put age as the factor on high risk. My research does give examples of how risk factors increase, but they are based on all of the things we have put our bodies through, thus blaming age because the longer you are alive the more strees you put on your body. These strains are not the same for everyone therefore cannot apply to all women in their 30's. I found this evidence in journal articles.
- Women in general, and men in the medical field or that are thinking of becoming a parent at some point. As women I think our opinions vary on our own personal health because a woman in good health would say of course she could carry a child, but a woman that has a bad medical history would probably take an oposing side of the issue.
- There are tons of websites and chat boards directed specifically toward mothers. These chats would be the best place to get other mothers opinions.
- I need more medical research
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
D#4,HW#8 -- Take an inventory of what you know
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you bring up some very good points. I think this is a very interesting topic. I personally wonder how legit the risks are for pregnancy after 30 or 35, i have had many family members who have had kids in their late 30's early 40's. My own mother had me when she was 30 and i have two younger siblings. My mom was very healthy and gave birth to very healthy babies =)
ReplyDeleteI really do wonder about the risks of pregnancy after 30 to 35 years. I think you have a really good understanding of this topic and can wait to see the outcome.
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