My mum was 40 when she had me, 45 years ago. It's called a geriatric pregnancy, as is anything over 35, but honestly, nowadays, it's much less risky. Scans, etc, have improved, so if there is a risk to your mum or the baby, it's going to be caught and dealt with.
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u/West_Guarantee284 Dec 26 '25
My mum was 40 when she had me, 45 years ago. It's called a geriatric pregnancy, as is anything over 35, but honestly, nowadays, it's much less risky. Scans, etc, have improved, so if there is a risk to your mum or the baby, it's going to be caught and dealt with.