The Forty Threshold: Does Maternal Age Impact the mode of delivery?
Abstract
Background: The global trend of delayed childbearing has led to an increase in pregnancies among women of advanced maternal age (AMA), particularly those aged ≥ 40 years. This demographic shift is associated with maternal and perinatal adverse outcomes which may lead to high cesarean section (CS) rates. Objective: To evaluate and compare CS rates of women aged 40 years and older and those under 40 years, delivering at a tertiary referral center. Methods: All singleton live births at Ankara Bilkent City Hospital between years 2019 – 2025 were analyzed for this retrospective study. Patients were divided into two groups as: women aged ≥40 years (AMA group) and women
Fields of Study & Subjects
Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Global Maternal and Child Health
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi
- Volume
- 22
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 433–436
- Publication date
- 3 January 2026