AMA Question

PinkPrincessPiper · December 2016

I will turn 35 during my pregnancy (towards the end). Does anyone know if you are treated as AMA (advanced maternal age) if you turn "of age" during your pregnancy? I'm wondering if l'll have additional visits, testing, etc. Thanks in advance.

dmbfan46835 · December 2016

Man I just love seeing your name in this board!!!

I turned 35 in sept so I am def old AF and of AMA. I think my doctor treats you like AMA if you are 35 at conception and not turning 35 during the pregnancy. I'm not are if it's discretionary and per each doctor and the insurance follows their lead on what is deemed necessary and covered?

PinkPrincessPiper · December 2016

dmbfan46835 said:

Man I just love seeing your name in this board!!!

I turned 35 in sept so I am def old AF and of AMA. I think my doctor treats you like AMA if you are 35 at conception and not turning 35 during the pregnancy. I'm not are if it's discretionary and per each doctor and the insurance follows their lead on what is deemed necessary and covered?

And I love seeing you on this board too!!!

You're def not old AF! I'll just inform my OB at the first visit & see how they handle it there. Thanks, girl!

chaser61 · December 2016

Hi ladies! I am from the Sept 15 group too! I turned 34 while pregnant with DS and they would constantly check if I was going to turn 35 during the pregnancy. They would have given me the extra tests if I did. Luckily I had five months to spare. I am curious what extra poking and prodding I will get now that I am 35 and will be 36 in February.

PinkPrincessPiper · December 2016

KristiSigma said:

Hi ladies! I am from the Sept 15 group too! I turned 34 while pregnant with DS and they would constantly check if I was going to turn 35 during the pregnancy. They would have given me the extra tests if I did. Luckily I had five months to spare. I am curious what extra poking and prodding I will get now that I am 35 and will be 36 in February.

Hiiiiii!!! So awesome so many of us now on this board too!

Oh fun, more poking & prodding; sounds fabulous! Lol, I'm kinda thinking my OB will be the same way. Hopefully it's bareable! Good luck, mama!

dmbfan46835 · December 2016

Yes @kristisigma! So fun!!!

lewliv · December 2016

I didn't even think about it! I'm also 34 and will turn 35 in April. It's crazy because I feel so young! I didn't even feel mature enough to TTC until this year

dmbfan46835 · December 2016

^^^ preach!!! This is so us! I sure wish I had started sooner so we could have a bigger family, but no way I would have been ready before I had my DS in 2015.

a2003tiger · December 2016

You are usually considered AMA if you turn 35 prior to delivery. But take it! It will likely mean extra tests and extra ultrasounds. I'm 35 and my insurance will cover the Panorama testing because of it. So I'll have a great idea of how genetically healthy this baby is and also know the gender in two weeks!

Mango517 · December 2016

Amen!! I'm 33 turning 34 during this pregnancy and I finally feel really ready to start a family with my husband of almost nine years. Instead of my bfp causing massive panic, I've actually been really calm this entire time so far- which is not like me.

My mom had me at 38 and I like to think I kept her young

Cryssteen · December 2016

If you're 35+ when you deliver then you're AMA, or geriatric, as ACOG is changing it to... yuck

ETA- I'll be geriatric in march

PinkPrincessPiper · December 2016

Cryssteen said:

If you're 35+ when you deliver then you're AMA, or geriatric, as ACOG is changing it to... yuck

ETA- I'll be geriatric in march

Are you serious?! That's awful; I'll be 35 not 90!

liz4382 · December 2016

I turned 35 in Sept and will be a FTM. I was wondering who else in this group was over 35! My first appointment was a bit overwhelming but they strongly suggested going for additional screening at 13 weeks. So that is what we are doing. I don't think ours is the one where you can also find out the gender, though...I wish! I am a nervous mom to be, so I am hoping this test will go well and give us more peace of mind.

Even though I knew it was coming, it was strange to hear them tell me I am "advanced maternal age" since I certainly don't feel like it! "Geriatric" sounds even worse!!

larsonbussman · December 2016

@liz4382 I am in the same boat is you. I will be 35 the end of July and a FTM. My EDD based on LMP is Aug 9th and Tuesday I go in for my first appt u/s. I am hoping that my doc ignores that "2 weeks" hehehe

Jmswaby · December 2016

Yes, you are.

bookworm40 · December 2016

So if 35 is geriatric what is 40??? Ancient?! I already knew what I was getting into but we got married 3 years ago and with infertility issues on his end it took this much time! I have already met with the high risk MD and have discussed all the testing. The safer the better in my book.

indulgentgypsy · January 2017

Cupcakegal930 I just turned 39 so I know how you feel.

Lauradi1010 · January 2017

My OB did not. Had DS two months after turning 35. DH and I did opt to do the extra testing since our OB highly suggested it at our age (34 and 39) at the time.

botish · January 2017

Just wanted to say yay that there are other 35ish+ FTM's up in here, whether they call us AMA or geriatric or whatever

DeansGirl14 · January 2017

Mango517 said:

Amen!! I'm 33 turning 34 during this pregnancy and I finally feel really ready to start a family with my husband of almost nine years. Instead of my bfp causing massive panic, I've actually been really calm this entire time so far- which is not like me.

My mom had me at 38 and I like to think I kept her young

<< Waving hi >> I'm also turning 34 during this pregnancy. I agree I did not feel ready for a kid until .... now. It's nice to see many of us in our 30's +, as to be honest, people that I grew up around are somewhat... judgey... for not having kids in one's 20's.

LeA2017! · January 2017

I am 35 (Will turn 36 1 month after baby is born). At my appointment the doctor mentioned all the testing that I will do being that I am AMA.

NYTino24 · January 2017

Another hand up for turning 34...in March. We are getting testing done due to my nephew having a Robertsonian translocation / DS with heart surgery.

russetmile · January 2017

Turning 36 this year. AMAll the way!

Lauradi1010 · January 2017

Currently 37 here and dreading my OB bringing up the "geriatric pregnancy" thing. Last time he told me I could just squeak by without being classified AMA.

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