Patient's question:
At what age is it best for women to have children~Doctor's answer:
The data shows that the older the maternal age, the higher the risk of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome: the probability of having a child with Down syndrome at the age of 24-29 is 1/1500, while at the age of 35-39, the probability increases to 1/250, and for those over 40, it is 1/60. By the age of 45, the probability reaches as high as 1/40. Current medical theories still define: pregnant women over 35 are considered "advanced maternal age." Once a pregnant woman exceeds the age of 35, routine prenatal diagnosis is required, and the pregnancy should be treated as high-risk. Advanced maternal age poses risks to both the mother and the child, which is why it is not recommended.