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4. Pregnancy Complications

Advanced maternal age has its own complications, too. Women over 40 who are pregnant are more likely to develop gestational diabetes, pregnancy-induced hypertension, and preeclampsia, and have a miscarriage. A study by the University of Wuerzburg in Germany concluded that women over 40 have a greater chance of requiring a cesarean section and prolonged hospital stays after delivery.

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