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I am 37 years old could I get pregnant for the first time without any risks

Hi, and thanks for your question. It is beyond the scope of this site to explore this concern in depth with you and I would suggest you talk with your doctor or a midwife about your concerns.  More women are now starting their families after age 35.
You might find the following sites useful for a medical perspective on the risks.
The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada has this to say about having babies after 35 years of age:
http://sogc.org/publications/age-and-fertility/
British Columbia’s Health Link: Pregnancy after age 35
http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthtopics/content.asp?hwid=tn10068
and from the US Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists:
http://www.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/Having-a-Baby-After-Age-35
Hope this helps. Health Nurse