Impact of extreme maternal age on neonatal outcomes

Background: Pregnancies at extreme ages of reproductive life are considered to be high risk for mother and neonate. The aim the study was determine neonatal risks associated with maternal age.Methods: A retrospective cohort conducted Befelatanana Maternity covering period from 1 January 31 December 2018. Data collected neonate’s medical files.Results: Of 789 neonates mothers age included, 64.7% were under 18, 35.3% aged 40 over. They compared 519 20-30. Maternal 18 a factor Apgar index below 7 5th minute RR 1.69 (95% CI 1.17, 2.44), preterm birth 2.19 1.70, 2.80), low birthweight 2.03 1.53, 2.53) admission neonatalogy 2.64 2.20, 3.16). Also, pregnancy after years fetal death in utero 2.97 1.51, 5.85), 2.47 1.97, 3.10), 2.85 2.21, 3.68), Neonatalogy 3.06 2.54, 3.68).Conclusions: is therefore adverse outcomes. Rigorous prenatal follow-up needed these high-risk pregnancies.