What is old childbearing
Elderly childbearing refers to women's behavior of planning pregnancy and childbirth at a relatively mature age. Traditionally, women's childbearing period is mainly between 20 and 35 years old, and those over 35 years old are considered as elderly childbearing. However, with the social progress and the development of medical technology, the limit of women's childbearing age has gradually been broken. Today, some doctors define women over 35 years old as elderly childbearing.
Older women who give birth usually face some health problems, such as gestational diabetes, hypertension, and may increase the risk of chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus. Therefore, when choosing to give birth at an advanced age, we should carry out adequate health assessment and risk notification, and formulate a reasonable birth plan.
Suitable age for elderly childbearing
Although the fertility of women gradually decreases with the increase of age, it does not mean that all women are not suitable for having children at an advanced age. Generally speaking, the best age for pregnancy and childbirth is between 20 and 35 years old. But in modern society, different women have different life and family planning, and the elderly childbearing also has certain adaptability.
It is generally believed that women under 35 years old are relatively healthier and have a lower risk of pregnancy. Between the ages of 35 and 40, women's fertility will gradually decline, but there are still many people who can successfully conceive and give birth to healthy babies. Women over 40 years old face greater difficulties and risks in childbearing, but there are still some women who can successfully conceive through assisted reproductive technology.
However, regardless of age, women should have physical examination and consultation before giving birth at an advanced age, and fully understand their physical conditions and possible risks, so as to make wise decisions.
Limitations on the age of pregnancy
Female reproductive health is closely related to age. With the growth of age, the quality and quantity of female eggs will decrease, thus affecting the pregnancy and normal development of the fetus. In the recognition of fertility experts, women over 35 years of age are considered as elderly childbearing.
The fertility of women began to decline rapidly after the age of 35, and fell to a low point after the age of 40. The risk of chromosomal abnormalities (such as Down syndrome) will also increase with age, especially those over 40 years old. In addition, older pregnant women are also prone to complications such as gestational diabetes and pregnancy induced hypertension.
Therefore, doctors generally recommend that women give birth before the age of 35 to reduce the risk of fertility and increase the probability of successful pregnancy. If they are over 35 years old, women need to cooperate more closely with doctors to conduct comprehensive gynecological examination and evaluation of assisted reproductive technology.
Hospital recommendation
In China, there are many well-known hospitals that provide obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive medicine services to provide professional treatment and guidance for elderly women who have given birth. Here are some well-known hospitals:
1. Peking Union Medical College Hospital: As one of the top affiliated hospitals of medical schools in China, Peking Union Medical College Hospital has an experienced team that can provide comprehensive medical support for elderly women who have given birth.
2. Ruijin Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University: As one of the highest level comprehensive hospitals in Shanghai, Ruijin Hospital has outstanding experts and technologies in the fields of obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive medicine.
3. Guangzhou South China Hospital: As a well-known hospital in South China, Guangzhou South China Hospital has many senior experts in obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive medicine, with advanced equipment and technology.
No matter which hospital you choose, women should make an appointment in advance, understand the service items and processes of the hospital in detail, and choose their own specialist and treatment plan according to the actual situation.
Summary
Elderly childbearing refers to women's behavior of planning pregnancy and childbirth at a relatively mature age. Women over 35 years of age are considered to have given birth at an advanced age. Although women's fertility declines with age, it does not mean that all women are not suitable for having children at an advanced age. The limitation of pregnancy age is mainly reflected in the decline of fertility and the increase of possible risks. Some well-known hospitals, such as Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Ruijin Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University and Guangzhou South China Hospital, provide professional obstetric and reproductive medicine services.
Therefore, women should fully understand their own physical conditions and possible risks when choosing to give birth at an advanced age, and choose the appropriate age and hospital for consultation and treatment to achieve the best fertility effect and health protection.
