Abstract

HERNANDEZ CABRERA, Jesús et al. Perinatal and maternal results of pregnancy at older maternal age. Rev Cubana Obstet Ginecol [online]. 2003, vol.29, n.2, pp. 0-0. ISSN 1561-3062.

In "Julio Alfonso Medina" gynecological and obstetric hospital in Matanzas province, a research study was carried out on pregnant women aged 35 years and older aimed at assessing the perinatal and maternal results from older pregnant women. The sample was made up of 389 females, that is, the total number of women who gave birth in this age group in the above-mentioned institution during 1999 and 2000, accounting for 6,2% of the total births in this period. Data were taken from the register book, which allows characterizing the sample according to the existence or absence of diseases, gestational age and the birthweight of the newborn. Figures were given as percentages; average values and standard deviation were estimated. The results indicated that pregnancy at older age over 35 years adversely affect perinatal and maternal indicators of mortality and morbidity. The only maternal death occurred in this age group

Keywords : MATERNAL AGE 35 AND OVER; PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS; RISK FACTORS; MATERNAL MORTALITY; INFANT MORTALITY; INDICATORS OF MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY; GESTATIONAL AGE; NATURAL CHILDBIRTH; CESAREAN SECTION.