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The risk of miscarriage and preterm birth in elderly pregnant women is higher compared to younger women. The likelihood of experiencing abnormal pregnancy conditions, such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes, also increases. During labor and delivery, elderly pregnant women often have weaker muscle strength, making it easier to experience poor uterine contractions and insufficient cervical dilation. This can also lead to cervical edema and difficulty in cervical dilation, known as cervical dystocia. The rate of cesarean sections is significantly higher in elderly mothers compared to younger mothers.