Mothers who are over the age of 35 have a higher likelihood of having a child with genetic defects than do younger mothers.

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Advanced maternal age (mothers over the age of 35) is considered a risk factor for genetic abnormalities in newborns. This is because older women have a higher likelihood of producing eggs with chromosomal abnormalities, which can result in conditions like Down syndrome.

Mothers Who Are Over the Age of 35 Have a Higher