How Do Pregnancies in Older Mothers Compare to Those in Younger

question 88

Multiple Choice

How do pregnancies in older mothers compare to those in younger mothers?

• A) Older first-time mothers are less likely than women in their 20s to experience difficulties with their pregnancies.
• B) The majority of older women have normal pregnancies and healthy babies.
• C) Compared to younger women, older women are less likely to received adequate prenatal care early in their pregnancies.
• D) Delaying childbearing until after age 35 decreases a woman's risk of spontaneous abortion or miscarriage.

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