What are the risks of super old childbearing?
With the progress of society and the intensification of population aging, the phenomenon of ultra old childbearing has gradually increased. Over age childbearing refers to the pregnancy and delivery of women over 35 years old. Although the development of modern medical technology has provided some help, there are still some risks and challenges in ultra old childbearing. This article will elaborate on the risks of ultra old childbearing from four aspects: physiological risks, fetal risks, maternal mental health and social perspectives.
1、 Physiological risk
With the growth of age, women's ovarian function will gradually decline. After the age of 35, the quality and quantity of female eggs will decline sharply, and the risk of pregnancy complications for pregnant women will also increase. For example, very old pregnant women are more likely to suffer from pregnancy complications such as hypertension and diabetes, and also face the risk of premature delivery and fetal congenital malformations.
In addition, with the growth of age, the physical condition of pregnant women will also change. For example, chronic diseases such as osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases are more common in very old pregnant women. These diseases may increase the risk of bleeding, infection and other complications during childbirth.
In addition, very old pregnant women also face a higher risk of pregnancy complications. For example, the incidence of preeclampsia and placental dysfunction in pregnancy is higher in women over 35 years of age. These conditions may cause serious health problems for the mother and fetus.
2、 Fetal risk
Over age childbirth also brings risks to the health of the fetus. First of all, the egg quality of very old mothers declines, leading to an increased risk of chromosomal abnormalities in embryos. This may lead to embryo termination, abortion or congenital malformation. In addition, the intrauterine environment of very old pregnant women may not be conducive to the normal development of the fetus, increasing the risk of fetal death and prenatal mortality.
In addition, it is more common for the children of very old pregnant women to have low weight at birth. This may be related to the fetal dysplasia when the pregnant woman's age increases. Low birth weight infants face more health problems after birth, such as respiratory infection, increased neonatal mortality, etc.
It is worth mentioning that although modern medicine has made some progress in embryo screening and prenatal diagnosis, it can not completely eliminate the risk of very old mothers and fetuses.
3、 Maternal mental health
Super old childbearing will also have a certain impact on the psychological health of pregnant women. Many very old pregnant women may feel anxiety, tension and fear because they face higher physical risks and take more responsibility for the health of the fetus and their role as mothers. This kind of pressure may affect their daily life and quality of life, and even induce psychological problems such as postpartum depression.
In addition, the ultra old childbearing will also have an impact on women's life and career. Very old pregnant women may need more rest and care, which may limit their career development. At the same time, for many very old pregnant women, raising children requires more physical strength and energy. This kind of physical and mental burden may have a negative impact on the psychological health of pregnant women.
4、 Social perspective
In addition to the risks to individual mothers and fetuses, ultra old childbearing also involves social issues. First of all, the ultra elderly childbirth has increased the demand for medical resources of pregnant women before and after childbirth, bringing pressure to hospitals and social health service systems. Especially in some areas with limited medical conditions, it may be difficult for very old pregnant women to obtain adequate medical resources.
In addition, the extra old childbearing will also bring a certain burden to the family. Raising children requires families to invest more energy, time and economic resources. Over age childbearing may affect the work and career development of both spouses and bring pressure to the family economy. At the same time, with the deterioration of the physical condition of ultra elderly mothers, children may need more attention and help in caring for and raising their children.
Summary:
Over age childbearing faces risks from many aspects, such as physiology, fetus, maternal mental health and social perspective. Pregnant women may face risks such as increased pregnancy complications, embryo chromosome abnormalities and postpartum mental health problems. At the same time, this phenomenon also challenges the health of the fetus and the economic burden of the family. Therefore, it is very important to carry out detailed risk assessment and consultation, and provide comprehensive support and health management.
