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I am 38years old and have a daughter 8+ years old. Now I want my second child. Can I pregnant ln this stage?
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Yes,you can,but just bear in mind that chances,though minimal,of congenital defects in babies increases with increasing age of mother. Plz consult your gynaecologist for details.
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