Birth over 35 /
Birth over thirty-five.
Sheila Kitzinger ; [illustrations by Jo Nesbitt].
- New ed., 2nd ed.
- London : Sheldon Press, 2011.
- vii, 150 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
- Overcoming common problems. .
- Overcoming common problems series. .
Previous ed.: 1994.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Women over 35 (or even younger) expecting a first baby are automatically assigned to a 'high risk' category. Research, however, suggests that the mother's overall health is more important than age per se. This updated version provides the specialist information needed by 'older' mothers. Gynaecology & obstetrics.
9781847091444
Pregnancy in middle age. Childbirth in middle age.