Will the medical cost of super old childbirth be very high?

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Will the medical cost of super old childbirth be very high?

Ultra old childbearing refers to the phenomenon of pregnancy and childbirth when women are over 35 years old. With the development of social economy and the change of people's requirements for childbearing age, super old childbearing is becoming more and more common. However, with the growth of age, women face more physical and mental health problems, which will directly affect the increase of medical expenses. This article will analyze from different aspects whether the medical expenses of ultra old childbearing will be high.

1、 Increased complications during pregnancy

The increasing age of women, especially those over 35 years old, will increase the risk of pregnancy complications. For example, problems such as hypertension, diabetes, pre eclampsia and fetal dysplasia may occur in very old pregnant women. These complications require more frequent and professional medical monitoring and treatment, thus increasing medical costs.

In addition, with the growth of age, women's fertility will gradually decline, which may lead to the need for artificial reproduction technology, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), to increase the chance of successful pregnancy. These technologies often require expensive costs, further increasing the burden of medical costs.

2、 Choice of delivery mode

Ultra old pregnant women may face higher risk of delivery, so doctors often provide more options to reduce the risk of complications. For example, for older pregnant women, caesarean section may be a safer option, but the cost of caesarean section is usually much higher than natural childbirth. This is because caesarean section involves the operation process and requires additional anesthetic drugs, surgical instruments and postoperative care, which will increase medical expenses.

In addition, if complications or difficult delivery occur, more complex delivery techniques may be required, such as using obstetric forceps or emergency cesarean section, which will require higher costs.

3、 Postpartum care and infant care

Ultra elderly mothers may need longer postpartum rehabilitation and care. Due to the increase of age and the risk of childbirth, the puerpera may need more bed rest and care, which will lead to the prolongation of hospital stay and thus increase medical costs.

In addition, the newborns of the ultra elderly mothers also need more care and monitoring. They may face a higher risk of birth defects and need more inspection, screening and treatment. These nursing costs will further increase the burden of medical expenses.

4、 Cost difference of different hospitals

The medical expenses of different hospitals are also different. Some well-known large hospitals may provide higher quality medical services and equipment, but the corresponding costs will also be higher. Therefore, the selection of appropriate hospitals will also affect the medical costs of ultra elderly childbearing.

On the whole, the medical expenses of ultra old childbearing will indeed be higher. The increase of complications during pregnancy, the choice of delivery mode, postpartum care and infant care, as well as the cost difference between different hospitals will all lead to the increase of medical costs. Therefore, it is necessary to fully consider the factors of medical expenses, and select appropriate hospitals and medical insurance to reduce the economic burden when planning ultra old childbearing.