Definition of elder childbearing
Elderly childbearing refers to the phenomenon that women are pregnant and have children in the late childbearing age (usually 35 years old and above). With the development of society and people's different pursuit of family, career and life, the elderly childbearing has gradually become a phenomenon. So, how old can you count as having a baby at an advanced age?
The criteria for defining elder childbearing
The criteria for the definition of elder childbearing vary with countries, regions and medical technology levels. Generally speaking, in China, pregnant women aged 35 and above are regarded as elderly pregnant women. In addition, some hospitals and experts refer to women between 35 and 39 years old as late marriage and late childbirth, and women over 40 years old as elderly pregnant women.
However, it should be noted that elder childbearing is not only an issue of age, but also involves the actual situation of women's physical and fertility. Every woman's physical condition and fertility are unique. Therefore, whether she is suitable for childbirth at an advanced age cannot be judged only by her age.
Risk of childbirth at an advanced age
Compared with the general young pregnant women, the elderly childbirth has certain risks. First of all, female reproductive system functions will gradually decline with age, egg quality will decline, and women are vulnerable to chromosomal abnormalities and genetic diseases, increasing the risk of fetal chromosomal abnormalities. Secondly, older pregnant women are more likely to suffer from pregnancy diseases, such as pregnancy hypertension, diabetes, etc. In addition, the risk of complications during delivery of elderly pregnant women will also increase.
Women of different ages have different physical conditions and fertility. Therefore, when considering elder childbearing, personal physical conditions, childbearing history, family genetic history and other factors should be considered comprehensively. If there are potential health problems or high-risk factors, it is recommended to conduct a comprehensive assessment and examination under the guidance of a doctor, and make a decision after weighing the advantages and disadvantages.
Suggestions and decisions
If women plan to postpone childbearing, it is usually recommended to decide to conceive before the age of 35, because this can reduce the risk of some elderly childbearing. In addition, women can also take a comprehensive physical examination before pregnancy to assess their own physical condition and fertility risks, so as to make more appropriate decisions.
If a woman is over 35 years old but still wants to be pregnant and have children, she can choose to go to a professional reproductive medical center for consultation and examination. These hospitals are usually equipped with experienced experts and complete equipment to provide comprehensive services and support for women. Under the guidance of doctors, women can understand their own fertility, assess risks, and make appropriate decisions based on their personal circumstances.
Summary
Elderly childbearing refers to the phenomenon that women are pregnant and have children in the late childbearing age. Generally, women aged 35 and above are regarded as elderly pregnant women. However, the elderly childbearing is not only an issue of age, but also the physical condition and fertility of women themselves. There are certain risks in elderly childbearing, including fetal chromosome abnormalities, pregnancy diseases and delivery complications. Therefore, when considering the elderly childbearing, it is recommended to decide on pregnancy before the age of 35, and conduct a comprehensive physical examination and evaluation before pregnancy. For women over 35 years of age, they can seek the support and guidance of professional reproductive medical centers in order to make more appropriate decisions.
