OB-GYN Associates

💜 High-Risk Pregnancy Awareness Week: While most pregnancies after age 35 are healthy, understanding age-related risks can help patients make informed decisions about their care.

More women are having babies after age 35, and with appropriate prenatal care, most go on to have healthy pregnancies and deliveries.

🔹 Women ages 35–39+ have an increased risk of pregnancy-related morbidity, and the risk continues to rise with advancing age.
🔹 The risk of stillbirth increases after age 40, which is why additional monitoring may be recommended.
🔹 ACOG recommends delivery between 39 0/7 and 39 6/7 weeks for many women age 40 and older due to increasing stillbirth risk later in pregnancy.
🔹 Prenatal genetic screening and diagnostic testing options should be discussed and offered to all patients, regardless of age.
🔹 Low-dose aspirin may be recommended for preeclampsia prevention in women age 35 and older who have additional risk factors.
🔹 Age alone is not an indication for cesarean delivery.

✨ Early prenatal care, individualized monitoring, and open communication with your OB-GYN can help support the healthiest possible pregnancy.

If you're pregnant or planning a pregnancy after age 35, talk with your provider about your individual risk factors and care plan.

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🌟 We are thrilled to announce that our Breastfeeding Support team has once again received the prestigious IBCLC Care Award for 2026! 🤱

This global honor recognizes hospitals that go above and beyond for new mothers by providing lactation support seven days a week, extensive specialized staff training, and dedicated community outreach projects.

Madison Hospital first earned this elite distinction in 2020, and our incredible team has been successfully awarded every two years since!

🏆 We are the ONLY hospital in North Alabama, and one of THREE in the entire state, to receive this recognition from the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and the International Lactation Consultant Association - ILCA.

Thank you to our dedicated lactation consultants and nursing staff for your unwavering commitment to giving Madison moms and babies the healthiest possible start. We are so proud of the expert, compassionate care you provide every single day! 💚

Please join us in celebrating this amazing team in the comments below! 👇