People who become pregnant over the age of 35 are sometimes referred to as having a "geriatric pregnancy."

People over 35 are more likely to have certain complications, including miscarriage and having babies with birth defects.

It's entirely possible, however, for people over 35 to have successful pregnancies.

A pregnancy that occurs when a person is 35 years or older is known as an advanced maternal age pregnancy. In the medical world, it’s also sometimes known as a "geriatric pregnancy."

Though it's perfectly possible to have a healthy pregnancy and baby after your 35th birthday, there are some risks associated with giving birth at a later age.

INSIDER consulted with Dr. Kecia Gaither, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified physician in OB/GYN in maternal fetal medicine and director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, about the potential risks of having a baby after your mid-thirties.