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Why The Old-School Term 'Geriatric Pregnancy' Needs To Go

August 24, 2022
Skimm'd by Sarah D. Collins and Becca Litt.

“Geriatric pregnancy” is a medical term used to describe a pregnant woman who is 35 or older. And if the phrase makes you want to smash things, you’re not alone 🙋‍♀️. Here’s why having kids later in life can be a *good* thing.

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