The Impact of Maternal Age on Pregnancy Outcomes-A Longitudinal Analysis

For a long time maternal age has been recognised as a key factor of pregnancy outcomes globally. This longitudinal study investigates the relationship between maternal age and obstetric outcomes over a ten-year period, focusing on risks associated with advanced and very young maternal age. Results reveal a nonlinear pattern in which women under 20 and above 35 years experience higher risks of preterm birth, low birth weight, gestational hypertension, and caesarean delivery. Women aged 25–29 exhibited the best outcomes. These results clearly shows the importance of age-targeted antenatal interventions and public health education to optimise maternal and neonatal health.