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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·June 24, 2025·5 min read

          Older Motherhood Linked to Higher Birth Risks, Especially After 45

          A study analyzing over 300,000 births in Sweden found that babies born to mothers over 40—especially those aged 45 and older—face higher risks of complications at birth. These include stillbirth, premature delivery, low birth weight for gestational age, and neonatal low blood sugar.
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          ·April 25, 2018·5 min read

          Children of Youngest and Oldest Mothers at Increased Risk of Developmental Disorders

          A new study reports children born to teenage mothers are at increased risk of being diagnosed with developmental problems by age 5 than their peers born to older mothers. Researchers also report children born to mothers over 35 may also have a slightly elevated risk of developmental issues.
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          FeaturedGenetics
          ·November 30, 2017·3 min read

          Why Are Genetically Identical Individuals Different? Ask Your Mom!

          Researchers reveal maternal age has an impact on variations between genetically identical individuals.
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          FeaturedPsychology
          ·March 21, 2017·4 min read

          Older Mothers Are Better Mothers

          Children of older mothers tend to experience fewer behavioral, emotional and social problems at the ages of 7 and 11, a new study reports.
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          ·October 3, 2016·5 min read

          Is There a Real Connection Between Parent’s Age and Risk for Autism and Schizophrenia?

          A new study reports on the real risks of parental age and the links between autism and schizophrenia in the offspring.
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          FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
          ·March 25, 2016·4 min read

          Genetic Link Between Schizophrenia and Mom’s Age at First Birth

          A new study reports women with a higher genetic disposition to schizophrenia tend to have their first children either at an earlier or later age compared to women in the general population.
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          FeaturedGenetics
          ·February 20, 2015·3 min read

          New Clues to Causes of Birth Defects

          Researchers report they believe they have found a possible clue as to why older mothers have higher risk of offspring with birth defects characterized by abnormal chromosome numbers.
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          ·October 13, 2014·4 min read

          Greater Rates of Mitochondrial Mutations Discovered in Children Born to Older Mothers

          Researchers report finding greater rates of mitochondrial mutations in the offspring of older mothers, as well as the mothers themselves.
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