Introduction: All over the world, there has been a growing trend in recent decades, suggesting that more and more women are opting for motherhood after the age of 35. There are many reasons for this, but to a large extent they are very similar to each other and strive for the same views. Pregnancy after the age of 35 is considered a riskier pregnancy, as it brings with it a higher chance of many potential negative outcomes that can endanger a woman and child. Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to present pregnancy after the age of 35 more specifically, especially the most common possible potential negative outcomes that it brings. Above all the potential negative outcomes for the woman and child. Methods: In the diploma thesis we used a descriptive method, with a systematic review of foreign and Slovenian professional literature. The literature was searched mainly in English with the keywords advanced maternal age, negative pregnancy AND birth outcomes, adverse pregnancy outcomes, chromosome abnormalities, congenital malformations, in the databases CINAHL, Medline (PubMed) and Google Scholar. Results: Findings from the reviewed literature suggest that the trend of deciding on motherhood after the age of 35 is indeed growing worldwide, especially in developed countries. There are many potential negative outcomes, but not all literature is consistent on their occurrence and risks. Despite this, what they all have in common is that pregnancy after the age of 35 increases the possibility of negative pregnancy and childbirth outcomes for a woman and also for a child. Discussion and conclusion: The results are showing that the average age when a woman decides to become a mother is increasing, which does not mean a lower risk of certain complications of pregnancy and childbirth. There are many potential negative outcomes related to pregnancy and childbirth after the age of 35, so the preparation and knowledge of these is very important for both women and health professionals.
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