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SCHULLER W, Alejandro et al. Estudio de las gestantes de edad avanzada en el Hospital Universitario de Caracas. RFM [online]. 2007, vol.30, n.1, pp.24-37. ISSN 0798-0469.

A retrospective, comparative study control case was performed in 436 pregnant women assisted on the Hospital Universitario de Caracas, between January 2000 and December 2003. They were distributed in two groups, group "A" with 212 pregnant women 35 or more old years, assisted on Obstetrical High Risk Consultation and group "B" conformed by 224 pregnant women minor 35 year old. The objective was to determine if true than advanced age in pregnant women is a high risk factor; and the prenatal control, intrapartum and puerperal care in the pregnant women 35 or more years old minimizes the risk, making it similar to control group. In study group there were a larger percentage of prenatal complications, principally hypertension. Cesarean section was done a in 45.29 %, often as emergencies. The premature delivery threat numbers were similar in both groups. Puerperal evolution was satisfactory with fewer cases for the study group. There were not maternal deaths in both groups. Weight of newborns showed in both groups a large percentage with standard weight, with a double incidence for macrosomics in the study group. Neonatal evolution had more unsatisfactory cases for the patients with advanced maternal age. We conclude that advanced age in pregnant patients is a high risk factor. Pregnant women with good health and an adequate prenatal care can reduce risks, resulting in a good maternal-fetal prognostic similar to the low risk group.

Palavras-chave : Pregnancy; Obstetrical high risk; Prenatal consultation; Advanced maternal age; Pregnant.