Advanced maternal age.

Advanced maternal age (AMA) is a designation given to women who are thirty-five years and older during delivery or anticipated delivery. Medical professionals believe that, in general, women who are thirty-five and older are more likely than younger women are to develop medical complications during pregnancy. Studies have shown that women of AMA are more likely to have problems conceiving, are more prone to certain health issues during pregnancy, and are more likely to conceive multiples. Although AMA refers to women thirty-five years and older, the risks associated with AMA become more likely over time and vary among different people. Women of AMA can reduce the risk of medical complications during pregnancy by following steps that are suggested for all pregnant women.