Pregnancy rates are on the up for 30-somethings
Posted: 23 February 2011
by Caroline Hamman
Recent estimates from the Office for National Statistics show the number of conceptions for women aged between 30-34 has increased by 3.5% and by 3.4% for those between 34-39. And, amongst 40-year-olds and over, figures doubled: 6.6% per 1000 in 1990, to 12.8% in 2009.
ZEST says: Although these figures aren't confirmed just yet (they will be out in the autumn), it's possible that this rise in 30-something pregnancies is down to a better general knowledge and awareness of fertility and how to boost it. If you have questions about fertility, visit our expert clinic which is packed full of Zest.co.uk reader questions and expert answers.
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