Mothers Under 20 Have Three Times Higher Risk of Serious Birth Defects – Fertility Plus
Fertility Plus shared a post on LinkedIn:
“‘Nobody Warns You: Mothers Under 20 Have 3× Higher Risk of Serious Birth Defects’
Did you know? For years, we’ve been told to not wait too long to have kids due to risks like Down syndrome. But a groundbreaking 2024 study reveals a crucial fact that’s often overlooked:
- Women over 40 face a 44% higher risk of certain non-chromosomal birth defects.
- Women under 20 have a three times higher risk of serious abdominal wall defects.
The conversation around maternal age risks needs to change! If your healthcare provider isn’t discussing these critical risks at both ends of the age spectrum, your guidance may be incomplete.
Let’s spread awareness and ensure every mother gets the full picture!
Pethő B, Váncsa S, Váradi A, et al. ‘Very young and advanced maternal age strongly elevates the occurrence of nonchromosomal congenital anomalies: a systematic review and meta-analysis’. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2024 Nov;231(5):490–500.e73.”
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