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What r the chances of a healthy pregnancy at the age of 39-40 years? I mean is it safe? How can I make it safe without risk?
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As maternal age advances chances of chromosomal anomalies and congenital malformation increase in the baby .As you are 39 years after conception you should get a double market test and anamoly scan at13 weeks, if required amniocentesis for chromosomal analyses. Anamoly scan at 20 week.
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