Is there a high risk of childbirth at the age of 40?
With the development of society and the improvement of women's status, more and more women choose to postpone the childbearing age. However, the risk of childbirth at the age of 40 is also gradually increasing. This article will elaborate from four aspects: fertility risk, pregnancy diseases, fetal abnormalities and delivery risk.
1. Birth risk
The fertility of women gradually decreases with age, and the risk of fertility of women over 40 years old increases significantly. According to research, the probability of pregnancy of women over 40 years old is only about 1% per month, which is much lower than that of women around 20 years old. In addition, women over the age of 40 are prone to more infertility problems, such as ovarian dysfunction, ovulation disorders, which greatly increase the difficulty of fertility.
Even if the pregnancy is successful, women over the age of 40 face a higher risk of abortion. Research shows that the probability of spontaneous abortion for women over 40 years old can be as high as 30%, while for women around 20 years old, the probability of spontaneous abortion is only 15-20%. This is mainly due to the functional decline of uterus and ovary of women over 40 years old, which will affect embryo implantation and development to some extent.
Although there are many cases of successful pregnancy and delivery of elderly women, the fertility risk is still a practical problem for the 40 year old.
2. Diseases during pregnancy
Women over 40 years old are prone to face a series of pregnancy diseases during pregnancy. Older women are more likely to suffer from gestational diabetes, pregnancy induced hypertension, placental insufficiency and other diseases. The occurrence of these diseases will bring certain risks to the health of mothers and fetuses, and increase the possibility of premature delivery, low birth weight and fetal malformation.
In addition, women over 40 may also face increased psychological pressure during pregnancy. Social views and doubts about older pregnant women may have a negative impact on the psychology of pregnant women, thus affecting their health during pregnancy.
3. Fetal abnormalities
An important risk of childbirth at the age of 40 is the rise in the incidence of fetal abnormalities. The growth of women's age will lead to the decline of their egg quality, thus increasing the risk of fetal chromosomal abnormalities. Common chromosome abnormalities include Down syndrome and Edwards syndrome. The incidence of these abnormalities in women over 40 years old is higher than that in young women, which brings risks to the health of the fetus.
In addition, older pregnant women also have an increased risk of amniotic fluid embolism, pre eclampsia and fetal distress. The occurrence of these complications will pose a serious threat to the survival and health of the fetus.
4. Delivery risk
Women over 40 years old also face certain risks during childbirth. The delivery process will be more difficult due to aging and the aging of related uterine and pelvic muscle tissue. This may lead to longer delivery times, the need for side sectioning, and a higher caesarean section rate.
In addition, due to the increased risk of complications, women over 40 years of age may face more risks of complications during childbirth. Such as uterine rupture, uterine inertia and bleeding, which pose a certain threat to the health of mothers and fetuses.
Summary
In general, the risk of childbirth at the age of 40 is much higher than that of young women. Fertility risk, pregnancy disease, fetal abnormality and delivery risk are all problems that the 40 year old must face in childbirth. However, each woman's physical condition and fertility desire are different, and decisions need to be made according to individual conditions and the guidance of professional doctors.
