I am a 50-year-old woman and I still see my periods regularly. I recently remarried after being a widow for eight years. I want to know if I can still have a baby at my age.
Hauwa (by SMS)
Since you still see your menses regularly, you can still have a baby at 50 years of age. However, the risk of pregnancy complications increases as the mother’s age increases. Risks associated with childbearing over the age of 50 include an increased incidence of gestational diabetes, hypertension, delivery by caesarean section, miscarriage, preeclampsia, and placenta previa. In comparison to mothers between 20 and 29 years of age, mothers over 50 are at almost three times the risk of low birth weight, premature birth, and extremely premature birth. In view of the above, you will need an experienced medical expert (Obstetrician) to supervise your Ante natal and delivery periods.