Primiparity at an Advanced Age: Emerging Pattern Needing Courtesy to Achieve SDG Maternal Health Targets

Yadeta Dessie School of Public Health, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, EthiopiaCorrespondence: Yadeta Dessie, Email yad_de2005@yahoo.comAbstract: Primiparity at an advanced age, which means having a first birth at age 35 years and beyond, is a recent emerging phenomenon in low- and middle-income countries that significantly affects maternal and child health. However, this evolving phenomenon has not been given due attention as many countries still deal with health-related issues during early-age pregnancies. This paper describes the emerging trend of primiparity during advanced age, focusing on low- and middle-income countries, elaborates on the linked adverse feto-maternal outcomes, and outlines potential interventions to bring the scenario to policymakers’ and practitioners’ attention.Keywords: primiparity, maternal, child, advanced age, birthing, SDG, complications, adverse