Risks of giving birth at an advanced age
With the development of society and the progress of science and technology, more and more women choose to postpone pregnancy, which leads to the increase of elderly childbearing. However, compared with young childbearing, there are some special risks. This article will discuss in detail the risks of elderly childbearing and how to reduce these risks from four aspects: physiological risks, fetal risks, maternal mental health and economic pressure.
Physiological risk
Older childbearing has certain risks to women's health. As women grow older, their fertility gradually declines, and the probability of success in childbirth also decreases. In addition, older women are more likely to suffer from pregnancy complications, such as hypertension, diabetes, pre eclampsia, etc. At the same time, pregnant women spend more on their bodies, which is easy to cause anemia, osteoporosis and other problems.
In order to reduce the physiological risk, the elderly pregnant women should have a comprehensive physical examination before preparing for pregnancy to ensure their own health. In addition, a balanced diet and moderate exercise can also help increase the body's resistance and reduce the risk of disease. If there are chronic diseases, seek the doctor's advice in time and treat symptomatically.
Fetal risk
The fetuses of elderly women who give birth also face some risks. Higher age means an increase in the probability of chromosomal abnormalities in the embryo, leading to an increase in the probability of chromosomal diseases in the fetus, such as Down syndrome. In addition, the fetus of elderly mothers may also face premature delivery, low weight and other problems.
In order to reduce the risk of the fetus, the elderly mothers can choose to carry out prenatal gene screening to find and understand the chromosome situation of the fetus in time. Fetuses with chromosome abnormalities can be considered for termination of pregnancy to avoid giving birth to babies with serious defects. In addition, older mothers need to monitor the growth of the fetus more closely during pregnancy, and take timely measures to prevent premature delivery and low weight problems.
Mental health of pregnant women
The elderly childbearing will also have a certain impact on the mental health of pregnant women. Due to the older age of pregnancy, older mothers may feel more pressure and anxiety in their minds. In addition, with the increase of age, it may face difficulties in postpartum recovery, leading to anxiety about the mother infant relationship.
In order to maintain the mental health of pregnant women, older pregnant women can actively participate in prenatal psychological counseling and talk about their worries and pressures. Share experiences with others and get support and encouragement from them. In addition, proper exercise and relaxation activities can also help relieve anxiety and stress.
Economic pressure
Older childbearing may also bring economic pressure. Older women may be at the peak of their careers, and pregnancy and childcare will have a certain impact on work and income. At the same time, elderly mothers need to bear higher medical costs, including prenatal examination, delivery costs and treatment costs for possible complications.
In order to cope with economic pressure, elderly mothers can make financial planning in advance and reasonably arrange family economy. You can consult social insurance and medical insurance to understand your rights and interests and the scope of reimbursement, so as to reduce the burden of medical expenses. At the same time, discuss with your spouse and family to find feasible work arrangements to ensure economic stability.
Summary
Due to the existence of physiological risk, fetal risk, pregnant women's mental health and economic pressure, elderly childbearing has brought certain risks to women and fetuses. However, these risks can be reduced through regular physical examination, prenatal gene screening, prenatal psychological counseling and reasonable financial planning. Therefore, women who plan to give birth at an advanced age must fully understand these risks and actively take measures to ensure their own and fetal health.
