What are the risks of elder childbearing and its relationship with the birth of boys?

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Risks of giving birth at an advanced age

Elderly childbearing refers to women's pregnancy and childbirth at the age of 35 and above. Although the progress of modern medical technology makes it safer to give birth at an advanced age, there are still some risks. The following are the main risks of elder childbearing:

1. Increased risk of reproductive complications

With the growth of age, a series of physiological changes will take place in women's body, such as the decline of ovarian function and the thinning of endometrium. These physiological changes will increase the risk of fertility complications, such as hypertension, pre eclampsia, oligohydramnios, etc. Studies have shown that women over 35 years of age have a significantly increased risk of these complications during pregnancy.

In addition, elderly women may also suffer from chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypothyroidism, which will further increase the risk of reproductive complications.

2. Increased risk of birth defects

The growth of age will affect the egg quality of women, and the egg quality of older women will decline, thus increasing the risk of birth defects. Some common birth defects, such as Down's syndrome and congenital heart disease, are related to the mother's age.

In addition, older women may also have an increased risk of chromosomal abnormalities, such as chromosomal aberration, multiple pregnancy, etc. These chromosomal abnormalities can lead to abnormal development of embryos, thus increasing the risk of birth defects.

3. Increased risk of difficult delivery

With the growth of age, women's pelvis will gradually narrow and muscle elasticity will be weakened, which will increase the risk of difficult delivery. Older women may encounter problems such as dystocia and prolonged labor process in the process of delivery, so more interventions are needed, such as induced labor or caesarean section.

In addition, the uterine muscle contractility of elderly women will also be weakened, which may lead to serious complications such as prolonged labor, amniotic fluid embolism and so on.

4. Increased risk of health problems after childbirth

After giving birth at an advanced age, women may face more health problems due to physiological changes and reproductive complications. For example, older women are more likely to suffer from postpartum depression, and their physical recovery is slower. In addition, older women may also face higher risks of breast cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Summary

There are many risks in elderly childbearing, including increased risk of fertility complications, increased risk of birth defects, increased risk of difficulties in delivery, and increased risk of health problems after childbirth. These risks are due to the physiological changes of women's bodies and the impact of age. Therefore, it is very important for women who plan to give birth at an advanced age to understand and understand these risks, which can help them be more cautious and healthy during pregnancy and childbirth.