At what age is it late to give birth at an advanced age?
With the development of society and the improvement of medical conditions, more and more women choose to delay childbearing, and the phenomenon of elderly childbearing is gradually increasing. So what age is late? Generally speaking, women over 35 years old are considered to have given birth at an advanced age, while women over 40 years old are referred to as "ultra advanced childbearing". However, it should be noted that although the progress of medical science and technology makes it possible to have late childbearing, women's fertility will gradually decline with age and face more risks of complications during pregnancy. Therefore, late childbearing is not recommended.
What is the effect of old childbearing on the body? The following is a detailed description of physical health, pregnancy complications, fetal health and psychological pressure.
Impact on health
With the growth of age, a series of changes will take place in the female reproductive system. Factors such as decreased number and quality of eggs and hormone secretion disorder will increase the risk of difficult pregnancy. In addition, some gynecological problems such as hysteromyoma and endometriosis will also increase with age. Therefore, the elderly pregnant women need to receive comprehensive physical examination and treatment of gynecological diseases before pregnancy.
In addition, older pregnant women are more likely to suffer from some common diseases during pregnancy, such as gestational diabetes, pregnancy induced hypertension, etc. These diseases will increase the risk of mothers and babies. Therefore, older pregnant women need to have regular pregnancy examinations, follow the doctor's instructions, and maintain a reasonable diet and moderate exercise.
Risk of complications during pregnancy
Older pregnant women face a higher risk of complications during pregnancy. For example, the risks of premature delivery, placenta dysfunction, abortion, and ectopic pregnancy will increase. In addition, older pregnant women are more likely to have babies with chromosomal abnormalities, such as Down syndrome, which will increase the risk of fetal development defects. Therefore, older pregnant women need to be monitored more closely during pregnancy and follow the doctor's advice to prevent complications during pregnancy.
Effects on fetal health
The decline of egg quality in elderly pregnant women is likely to lead to chromosomal abnormalities. The risk of fetal chromosomal abnormalities increases with the age of the mother, for example, the risk of Down syndrome generally increases. The fetal defects caused by some chromosome abnormalities may be irreversible, which brings great psychological and economic pressure to children and families. Therefore, a series of prenatal screening and genetic testing are recommended for older pregnant women before pregnancy to assess the risk of fetal health.
Influence of psychological pressure
Late marriage and late childbirth are the embodiment of contemporary women's pursuit of career and economic independence. However, with the growth of age, women are more likely to feel the pressure from society and family. Older pregnant women may worry about their physical condition and fertility, and even face disputes with their families and society. This kind of psychological pressure is harmful to both pregnant women and fetuses, and it is easy to affect the mood and quality of life during pregnancy. Therefore, family members and the society should give understanding and support. At the same time, elderly pregnant women also need to actively face pressure and maintain a good attitude.
Summary
There is no fixed standard for the number of years old to give birth late, and only women over 35 years old are considered to have given birth at an advanced age. Older childbearing has a certain impact on physical health, pregnancy complications, fetal health and psychological pressure. Therefore, women should step into the childbearing stage as soon as possible to avoid premature delay in childbearing. At the same time, they should receive a comprehensive physical examination before pregnancy and follow the doctor's advice to ensure the health of mother and child.
