Definition

Advanced Maternal Age (AMA)

A medical classification applied to pregnancies in patients aged 35 or older, recognized as carrying increased risks for chromosomal abnormalities, gestational complications, and adverse maternal outcomes compared to younger pregnancies. As demographic trends in the US and other advanced economies shift toward later childbearing — driven by career prioritization, fertility treatment access, and changing social norms — the proportion of pregnancies classified as advanced maternal age is increasing. This trend corresponds with growing demand for intensive monitoring tools: older first-time mothers typically have higher anxiety, more complex health histories, and higher clinical risk profiles than younger patients.