Older mothers are at a higher risk for hypertension (high blood pressure) during pregnancy compared to younger mothers. This is due to the physiological changes that occur with aging, which can affect the cardiovascular system.

Solved

Older Mothers

Question 4

Multiple Choice

Older mothers

A) are at risk for hypertension than are mothers between 20 and 40 years of age.
B) are less likely to miscarry than are mothers between 20 and 40 years of age.
C) are less likely to have cesarean-section deliveries than are women between 20 and 40 years of age.
D) are decreasing in numbers.

Correct Answer: