A woman who postpones pregnancy until she is over the age of 35 will likely find that her chances of conceiving ________, whereas her risk of having a live baby with chromosomal problems will ________.

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As women age, their fertility decreases, and the chances of conceiving decrease. Additionally, the risk of chromosomal problems in the fetus increases with maternal age, so the risk of having a live baby with chromosomal problems will increase. Therefore, the correct answer is C: decrease; increase.

A Woman Who Postpones Pregnancy Until She Is Over the Age