Risk of childbirth at an advanced age
With the progress of modern medical technology and the change of social concepts, more and more women choose to postpone the childbearing age. However, the elderly childbearing also brings a series of health risks and challenges. This article will discuss the risk of elder childbearing from four aspects: difficulty in childbearing, complications during pregnancy, risk of fetal malformation and women's health.
Increasing difficulty in childbearing
The fertility of women decreases with age. With the growth of age, the quality and quantity of eggs will decrease, which will lead to ovulation disorders and reduce the fertilization rate. In addition, increasing age will also increase the incidence of adverse factors such as cervical factors and endometrial abnormalities, further increasing the difficulty of pregnancy.
Different studies show that the natural probability of pregnancy of women over 35 years old is significantly lower than that of women under 30 years old. If women choose to use artificial reproduction technology to assist pregnancy, such as IVF, age has a more obvious impact on the success rate. Therefore, older pregnant women need to face more treatment cycles and surgery times, which not only increases the economic burden, but also brings considerable burden to the body.
In addition, increasing age also increases the risk of premature birth and miscarriage. Therefore, women who delay the childbearing age should consult their doctors in time to understand their own childbearing status and assess the fertility risk.
Increased risk of complications during pregnancy
Due to the physical condition of elderly pregnant women, there are certain health problems, so the risk of complications during pregnancy also increases accordingly. For example, older pregnant women are more likely to suffer from gestational diabetes, pregnancy induced hypertension, placental dysfunction and other diseases, which have a greater impact on maternal and infant health.
In addition, older pregnant women may also face more risks during childbirth. The relaxation of pelvic ligaments decreases with age, increasing the risk of dystocia. At the same time, the uterine contractility of elderly pregnant women is weakened, which may lead to prolonged labor and increase the possibility of cesarean section.
Therefore, older pregnant women need to more closely monitor their health during pregnancy, respond to and control potential complications in a timely manner, and ensure the safety of mothers and infants.
Increased risk of fetal malformations
Age increase is one of the important risk factors for fetal malformation. Research shows that the children of older pregnant women have a significantly increased risk of congenital malformations. The most typical example is Down syndrome. The risk of fetal disease of pregnant women over 35 years old is significantly higher than that of young pregnant women.
In addition, the fetus of elderly pregnant women may also suffer from other congenital heart disease, neural tube defects, etc. The occurrence and risk of these fetal malformations are related to maternal egg quality, chromosome abnormalities and other factors.
Therefore, for older pregnant women, it is recommended to carry out a series of fetal screening and prenatal examination before pregnancy to timely detect the high risk of fetal malformation and give the option to terminate pregnancy.
Women's health issues
Older childbearing also has a certain negative impact on women's health. Most women need to experience a certain amount of labor and pain during childbirth. Older pregnant women have relatively weak tolerance in this regard, and are prone to fatigue and psychological pressure.
The physical burden and hormone changes during pregnancy and delivery will also bring some pressure to the body of elderly pregnant women. Therefore, older pregnant women need to pay more attention to their own health care, avoid fatigue and cope with pressure.
To sum up, there are certain risks in elderly childbearing. The increasing difficulty in childbirth, the increased risk of complications during pregnancy, the increased risk of fetal malformations and women's health problems are all challenges that need to be considered and faced when giving birth at an advanced age. Therefore, women who postpone the childbearing age should fully understand these risks and make decisions that meet their own conditions and health conditions.
