The association between parental age differences and perinatal outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Study question

Are there significant associations existing between parental age differences and adverse perinatal outcomes?

Summary answer

Large differences in parental age are associated with adverse perinatal outcomes, particularly with older mothers paired with younger fathers.

What is known already

The association between advanced maternal age and perinatal outcomes is well-documented with women over 35 years showing an increased risk of several adverse outcomes. Other studies have identified potential associations between advanced paternal age and adverse perinatal outcomes.

Study design, size, duration

A historical (retrospective) cohort analysis was performed utilizing a multivariable logistic regression model to evaluate the association between varying

SUBMITTER: Yu VT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10833074 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature