According to a study published in the Population and Development Review, kids born to older mothers may have some pretty unique qualities that may set them ahead in life. Researchers at the Max Planck ...

A surprising benefit of later-life pregnancies is their potential link to longevity. "Women who have their last child after 30, 35 or 40 in some studies, we do see that they live longer," she said.

Shweta Patel, an obstetrician-gynecologist based in Winter Garden, Florida, told Newsweek about the increased risk of complications for women who are pregnant over the age of 35. These include ...

Background Advanced maternal age (AMA) is associated with several adverse pregnancy outcomes, hence these pregnancies are considered to be "high risk." A review of the empirical literature ...

The figure shows the difference in stillbirth rates by country between 2010 and 2021, broken down into unexplained ...

Maternal DNA, particularly the X chromosome, significantly influences a baby’s brain development and aging. Genetic variations and maternal vitamin D levels during pregnancy impact cognition, memory, ...

Remote maternal monitoring during and after pregnancy allows early detection of complications like preeclampsia, improving ...

From advanced screenings to a range of fertility treatments, age is no longer a barrier to achieving healthy pregnancy and ...

New moms who just have had twins run a high risk of heart disease in the next weeks and months, a new study suggests.

All told, moms who gave birth to twins had a 95% increased risk of hospitalization for a range of heart problems, including ...

Study reveals the impact of X chromosome on brain aging in women. Learn how maternal and paternal X chromosome can influence cognitive abilities.

UCSF researchers found that brain cells age more quickly when they rely solely on the X chromosome inherited from a female's ...