Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Pregnancy After

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding pregnancy after 35 years of age?

• A)Women over 35 years of age deliver most often by vaginal delivery.
• B)The occurrence of having a child with Down syndrome is much more frequent after 35 years of age.
• C)Genetic counselling and prenatal screening are not routine until after 40 years of age.
• D)Women over 35 years of age who are pregnant have the same rate of pregnancy-related complications as those who are under 35 years of age.

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