Despite the fact that more and more people are waiting longer to get pregnant, having a baby later on in life still comes with a great deal of stigma.⁠ ⁠ The phrase “geriatric pregnancy” was once commonly used to categorize pregnancies in people over the age 35 before it was eventually replaced by the term “advanced maternal age.” Describing one’s pregnancy as geriatric or elderly was and is not only harmful, causing many people to feel high levels of anxiety about their so-called ticking body clock, it’s flat-out inaccurate.⁠ ⁠ While it’s true that the risk of experiencing pregnancy complications or infertility increases with age, the vast majority of people 35 and up have smooth and successful pregnancies. Not to mention, even if there is an issue, there are many tests and treatments available to help people go on to have healthy pregnancies.⁠ ⁠ Read where the phrase "geriatric pregnancy" actually came from at our link bio. // 🖊️ Julia Ries