To support moms over 35, start by nixing the term ‘geriatric pregnancy’

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While more women are making the decision to postpone having children to establish more successful, secure careers, they’re still facing damaging judgment in the workplace for this personal choice.  

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 20% of women now have their first child after turning 35, known as a “geriatric pregnancy” by the medical community until just last year. Yet this term can ostracize women, and it’s one that Rachael Jones, director of clinical implementation at fertility benefits provider WINFertility, found deplorable when she herself was pregnant at 36.

Deanna Cuadra
Senior Reporter

Deanna Cuadra is a senior reporter at Employee Benefit News. Her work covers healthcare, U.S. policy and reform, challenges faced by women and parents in the workplace and innovation in work culture … Read full bio


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