Giving Birth After Age 33 Relates to Longevity

A new study determined that women who give birth after age 33 had twice the odds of having a longer lifespan than women who did not do so. This doesn’t necessarily mean you should consider having a baby (or another baby) after age 33 in an effort to increase your lifespan. The reality is a bit more complex than that. Researchers at Boston University, Boston Medical Center (and elsewhere) conducted a study about aging. They looked at information that was gathered in a previous study that was called the Long Life Family Study. In other words, this study used previously … Continue reading

New Prenatal Test for Mid-Life Moms

If you’re pregnant and over the age of 35, a new test called Early Screening is now available to help ease any concerns you may have concerning your baby’s risks of being born with a birth defect. Although the test is designed for all pregnant women it is especially useful for the mid-life mom. As you know by now, mid-life moms have a greater risk of giving birth to a child with a birth defect and often doctors recommend genetic testing to determine a pregnant woman’s risk. When I was pregnant I took the first phase of tests but stopped … Continue reading