Risks of giving birth at an advanced age
In recent years, with the social progress and improvement of medical conditions, more and more couples choose to have late childbearing, that is, family planning at a higher age. However, there are also some risks and problems associated with elderly childbearing. This article will elaborate on the risks of elderly childbearing from four aspects: physical problems, prenatal examination, difficulties in delivery and psychological pressure.
Physical problems
With the growth of age, women's fertility gradually declined. The continuous decline of female ovarian function leads to the reduction of the number and quality of eggs, which increases the difficulty of pregnancy. In addition, the function of the reproductive system of elderly women may also have problems, such as irregular menstruation, endometriosis, etc. These physical problems will affect the chances of pregnancy and embryo implantation.
In addition, older pregnant women also face a higher risk of pregnancy complications, such as pregnancy hypertension, diabetes, oligohydramnios, etc. These diseases will not only have a negative impact on the mother itself, but also increase the risk of fetal development.
The coverage of medical insurance for the expenses related to elderly childbirth varies from place to place. In some cities, the medical insurance will bear some expenses for prenatal examination and childbirth, but the specific situation needs to be determined according to local policies.
Antenatal examination
Older pregnant women need more prenatal examination and monitoring during pregnancy to ensure the health of the fetus. These tests include maternal ultrasound, fetal genetic screening, Down syndrome screening, etc. The purpose of these examinations is to find the abnormalities of the fetus as soon as possible, so as to take corresponding treatment measures in time.
However, prenatal examination may increase some risks. For example, the use of ultrasound and other examination tools may have some impact on the fetus, especially in the repeated examination for a long time. Therefore, when conducting prenatal examination, doctors need to weigh the advantages and disadvantages and develop appropriate examination plans.
Childbirth difficulty
Older pregnant women face greater risks and difficulties in childbirth. Women's uterine muscles gradually relax and atrophy, making uterine contractions weakened, the delivery time may be longer, increasing the pain and fatigue of pregnant women. In addition, elderly pregnant women may be more prone to complications, such as cervical weakness, placental abruption, etc., due to the decline of body functions and the impact of chronic diseases.
In order to deal with these risks, doctors may recommend the elderly pregnant women to carry out caesarean section to ensure the safety of mother and baby. However, caesarean section itself also has certain risks, such as infection, bleeding, etc. Therefore, pregnant women need to fully communicate with doctors, weigh the advantages and disadvantages, and develop the most appropriate mode of delivery.
Psychological pressure
The elderly childbearing may bring some psychological pressure to couples. Women may worry about their fertility and the health of their fetuses because of their age. Both husband and wife may also face various pressures and expectations such as family and career. These psychological pressures may affect the couple's mood and psychological state, and even have a certain impact on the marital relationship.
Therefore, couples should be fully prepared for psychological and emotional support before giving birth at an advanced age. They can seek professional advice or join relevant communities to communicate and share with other couples with similar experiences.
Summary
There are a series of risks and problems in elderly childbearing, including physical problems, prenatal examination, childbirth difficulties and psychological pressure. Older pregnant women need more prenatal examination and monitoring to ensure the health of the fetus. Medical insurance sometimes covers relevant expenses, but the specific situation should be determined according to local policies. However, through correct selection and scientific management, the risk of elderly childbearing can be minimized, and couples can successfully welcome the arrival of new life.
