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Older Moms More Likely to Have Premature Birth or Complications
SWEDEN, JUN 23 – A Swedish study of over 312,000 births found mothers aged 45+ face an 88% higher overall mortality risk for infants and 80% higher odds of stillbirth, highlighting age-related complications.
- Researchers from Uppsala and Linköping universities published a 2025 study analyzing over 312,000 Swedish births from 2010 to 2022, focusing on maternal age effects.
- The study arose amid rising maternal age trends, with 4.8% of Swedish mothers aged 40 or older in 2022 and increasing rates of childbirth past 35 and 40 years.
- The findings indicate that mothers aged 45 and older have almost twice the likelihood of stillbirth and experience increased chances of premature birth, low birth weight, and severe low blood sugar compared to mothers aged 35 to 39 years.
- Lead author Sofia Voss emphasized the necessity of providing the public with clear and accurate information to enable well-informed decision-making, underscoring the importance of focused screening and intervention efforts.
- The results imply that public health efforts should focus on improved care and pregnancy counseling for women over 40 while recognizing that severe complications remain relatively rare.
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