Risks and complications of elderly childbearing
With the progress of society and the improvement of medical conditions, more and more women choose late marriage and late childbirth. However, it is also accompanied by many risks and complications, which deserves attention. The risks and complications of elder childbearing are described in detail below from the aspects of reproductive system, fetal health, pregnancy complications and delivery process.
1、 Reproductive system risk
(1) Decreased ovarian function:
With the growth of age, women's ovarian function gradually declines, and the number and quality of eggs will decrease. This means that older women have a lower chance of pregnancy and a higher risk of miscarriage.
(2) The abnormal rate of egg chromosome increases:
With the increase of age, the probability of chromosomal abnormalities in female eggs will also increase. This may lead to chromosomal abnormalities in the embryo and increase the risk of congenital malformations and mental retardation in infants.
(3) Increased incidence of cystic ovarian syndrome:
Older women have a higher risk of developing cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). This disease may lead to ovulation disorders, irregular menstruation, polycystic ovary and other problems, directly affecting the success rate of pregnancy.
2、 Fetal health risks
(1) Increased probability of congenital malformations:
The risk of fetal congenital malformation is significantly increased in elderly pregnant women. The most common ones are Down's syndrome and neural tube defects. These abnormalities may lead to the need for long-term care and treatment after birth.
(2) Increased risk of low birth weight:
When older women are pregnant, the nutrition supply of the fetus may not be as sufficient as that of young women, which will increase the probability of low birth weight at birth. Low birth weight infants are easy to cause various health problems after birth.
(3) Increased risk of intrauterine dysplasia:
In elderly pregnant women, the risk of fetal development in utero is also increased. This may lead to fetal growth retardation, organ dysfunction and other problems, and adversely affect the health of the fetus.
3、 Pregnancy complications
(1) Increased prevalence of gestational diabetes:
Older pregnant women have a higher risk of gestational diabetes than younger pregnant women. Gestational diabetes will increase the incidence of various complications of pregnant women and fetuses, such as fetal macrosomia, placental abruption, etc.
(2) Increased incidence of hypertensive disorder complicating pregnancy:
Older pregnant women are prone to pregnancy induced hypertension, such as pregnancy induced hypertension, pre eclampsia and eclampsia. These diseases will increase the risk of premature delivery, fetal distress and other complications of pregnant women.
(3) Increased risk of perinatal infection:
Older pregnant women are more likely to be infected with bacteria and viruses due to the decline of their body immunity and weakened body resistance, leading to an increased risk of perinatal infection. This will pose a threat to the health of both mothers and babies.
4、 Delivery process
(1) Increased cesarean section rate:
Because older women may have multiple risks, such as eclampsia, delayed labor, etc., the cesarean section rate is higher than that of younger women. Cesarean section itself increases the risk of postpartum recovery.
(2) Increased risk of bleeding:
Due to the weakness of the uterine wall, elderly women are prone to rupture of the uterine wall, leading to increased bleeding during childbirth. Excessive bleeding may affect the health of the mother and even endanger life.
(3) The difficulty of natural production increases:
Due to the degeneration of cervical function and the decline of pelvic muscle strength in elderly women, it is difficult for them to give birth naturally. The risk of prolonged labor and fetal distress increases accordingly, and more interventions are needed.
summary
There are many problems in elderly childbearing, such as reproductive system risk, fetal health risk, pregnancy complications and delivery process risk. By understanding these risks and complications, older expectant mothers can be more aware of the risks of older childbearing, and can better make appropriate decisions. In addition, it is also important to carry out prenatal examination and consultation as early as possible, select appropriate medical institutions and professional teams, and take appropriate interventions.
