Selection of length of pregnancy
The length of pregnancy is a key issue for the elderly. Although each woman's physical condition and age are different, on the whole, for older pregnant women, the appropriate length of pregnancy should be between 32 and 38 weeks.
First, a short pregnancy may affect the development of the fetus. The length of pregnancy is crucial to the development of fetal organs and nervous system. If the pregnancy period is too short, the development of the fetus may be affected, leading to some potential health problems.
Secondly, too short a pregnancy period will also increase the physical burden of pregnant women. Pregnancy is the most important period of time for a woman's body, and her body will experience many changes and adjustments. If the pregnancy period is too short, the pregnant woman's body may not have enough time to adapt to these changes, which may lead to fatigue, discomfort and other conditions.
On the contrary, prolonged pregnancy will also increase the risk of pregnant women and fetuses. With the prolongation of pregnancy, the body of pregnant women will experience greater burden, which is easy to cause complications, such as hypertension, gestational diabetes, etc. In addition, prolonged pregnancy will also increase the incidence of fetal asphyxia, placental dysfunction and other problems.
Monitoring during pregnancy
Older pregnant women need more strict monitoring during pregnancy to ensure the health of mother and baby. The maternity care service provided by the hospital is very important. A good hospital can provide comprehensive pregnancy monitoring and related pregnancy health care guidance.
First of all, the hospital will conduct regular pregnancy inspection. Including the detection of blood pressure, blood sugar, urine routine and other related indicators during pregnancy, as well as fetal heart monitoring. These examinations can detect abnormalities in time and take corresponding treatment measures in time.
Secondly, the hospital will provide professional guidance on health care during pregnancy. This includes diet guidance, exercise advice, and avoiding drug use. The professional team of the hospital can give pregnant women proper advice and guidance to help them get through pregnancy and reduce the risk of postpartum complications.
In addition, the hospital will arrange regular prenatal diagnosis. Through amniocentesis, Down's screening and other examinations, the hospital can help pregnant women find fetal abnormalities as soon as possible, and provide basis for prenatal treatment and follow-up care.
Nutrition and sports
During the pregnancy of elderly pregnant women, reasonable nutrition intake and proper exercise are very important, which have a great impact on the health of pregnant women and fetuses.
First, pregnant women need to ensure adequate nutrition intake. Due to changes in body metabolism, older pregnant women often need more vitamins, minerals, proteins and other nutrients to maintain normal physiological functions. The hospital will provide corresponding dietary guidance according to the constitution and gestational week of pregnant women to help them get enough nutrition.
Secondly, proper exercise is also essential for elderly pregnant women. Exercise can enhance the flexibility of pregnant women's bones and muscles, and improve blood circulation and cardiopulmonary function. However, it should be noted that pregnant women should choose low-intensity exercise suitable for themselves, such as walking, yoga, etc., to avoid the adverse effects of strenuous exercise on the fetus and pregnant women.
Postpartum care
Postpartum care is equally important for elderly mothers. A responsible hospital will provide corresponding postpartum care services, including postpartum recovery guidance, breastfeeding support, etc.
First of all, the hospital will provide postpartum guidance for elderly mothers to help them reasonably arrange nursing care during the recovery period. This includes guidance on how to properly sit in the confinement, how to carry out postpartum physical exercise, and how to prevent postpartum emotional disorders.
Secondly, the hospital will provide breastfeeding support. Breastfeeding has great benefits for the health of newborns, but there may be some difficulties for elderly mothers. The hospital will send special post natal nurses or consultants to provide guidance and support for mothers to breastfeed and help them successfully establish and maintain breastfeeding.
Summary
For the elderly, the choice of pregnancy is very important. The appropriate length of pregnancy should be between 32 and 38 weeks, which is neither too short nor too long, to ensure the health of the fetus and pregnant women. During pregnancy, hospital supervision is essential to detect abnormalities in time and provide corresponding health care guidance. In addition, reasonable nutrition intake and proper exercise are also important issues for older pregnant women during pregnancy. Finally, postpartum care is also important. The guidance for postpartum recovery and breastfeeding support provided by the hospital can help the elderly women successfully pass the post natal period. Therefore, women who give birth at an advanced age should choose a real hospital to ensure that they and their children receive the best care and support during pregnancy and postpartum.
