Older mothers

Revealed - Why older women are better mothers than their younger counterparts

According to Danish researchers, older mothers are better at handling the early stages of motherhood.

Mar 22, 2017, 12:54 PM IST

Children born to older mothers are more intelligent, says new research

As per the new study, older mothers today tend to be more advantaged than younger mothers - for example, they are well educated, are less likely to smoke during pregnancy and are established in professional occupations. 

Feb 14, 2017, 16:04 PM IST

Over 35 and pregnant? This is why you may be at risk of complications

 These changes cause contraction in the structure of the uterus which further delays and causes longer labour stages, fuelling birth complications, the researchers said.  

Jan 14, 2017, 00:21 AM IST