Statement: Older women who use assisted reproductive technology or drugs are usually monitored more closely than younger mothers who conceive naturally . They are also more likely to get counselling or parental tests than their younger counterpart. Plus, older mothers are generally more affluent and educated then younger ones and more careful about risky behavior when approaching pregnancy. Conclusions : I. The health risks to children born to women above 35 years of age are not significantly greater. II. Twins and triplets born to older women are just as healthy as those born to younger mothers.

• if only conclusion I follows
• if only conclusion II follows
• if either I or II follows
• if neither I nor II follows, and