Delaying motherhood may up boys’ heart disease risk

Toronto, June 9: While giving birth at an older age is becoming more common, it can make your baby boy more vulnerable to the risk of developing heart diseases in adulthood, a study has shown. According to the research conducted on a mouse model, older motherhood may also be associated with pregnancy complications, premature delivery and with low birth weight. “This research is important because it improves our understanding of the impact of giving birth at an older age on the health of offspring in later life,” said principal investigator Sandra T. Davidge from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. “We are further analysing the mechanisms that might be contributing to these adverse effects on the offspring of older mothers, in particular focusing on the role of placental function,” Davidge said. (IANS)