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

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Births among women over the "advanced age" of 35 years have increased.Once conception has occurred,the woman of advanced maternal age is at increased risk of having a child with congenital abnormalities,particularly Down syndrome.Women of advanced age are more likely to have chronic health conditions,such as hypertension,diabetes,and obesity.In addition,women over age 35 years are more often delivered by Caesarean section because of the increased incidence of pregnancy-related complications,such as increased risk for pre-eclampsia,diabetes,preterm labour,and placental accidents.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Pregnancy After