More and more mature (older) pregnant women

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"Mature pregnant women" are an important specialisation of Prof. Breymann. This patient group includes women who become pregnant around the age of 40 or later. We examine them particularly thoroughly and offer them a special pregnancy care programme.

In all cases, it is me personally who carries out all the examinations, such as the ultrasound examination, organ diagnostics and placenta diagnostics. Furthermore, genetic examinations of the foetus are carried out and additional consultations are given. In this way we can minimise all risks.

Data is often published on women in their fifties and even sixties who have given birth. How old was your oldest patient? 55. She was a famous photographer. It was her first child, so we decided to do a caesarean section. Our team looked after her throughout the pregnancy. Needless to say, she was very happy!

Pregnancy from the age of 40. Is that possible?

1 May 2020

Most women who want to have a child at around 40 come from big cities. They have built up their careers, they have reached a certain position and they can afford high-quality medical services. Such women tend to focus more on...

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What risks does an older age of the mother bring for the health of the child?

1 April 2020

A study was conducted at the fertility centre we work closely with. They collected statistics on the health of newborns whose mothers were over 40. Unfortunately, they are not as good as those of young obstetric patients. But medicine...

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More and more women tend to become pregnant at a more mature age.

1 March 2020

Mature pregnant women are one of our big specialisations. This patient group includes women who become pregnant around the age of 40 or later. We examine them particularly thoroughly and offer them a special pregnancy care programme. In all...

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