Risks of giving birth at an advanced age
With the development of society and the improvement of the quality of life, more and more women choose to marry late and have children late, which leads to the phenomenon of elderly childbearing gradually increasing. However, the elderly childbearing has brought a series of risks and challenges. The risks of elder childbearing will be described in detail in the following four aspects: pregnancy complications, fetal malformation risks, delivery complications and baby rearing pressure.
Pregnancy complications
The growth of female age will affect the physical condition of pregnant women, making them more likely to suffer from some complications during pregnancy. For example, older pregnant women are more likely to suffer from gestational diabetes, pregnancy induced hypertension, pre eclampsia and other diseases. These complications will bring certain risks to the health of pregnant women and fetuses. At the same time, the physical strength and immunity of elderly pregnant women are relatively weak, and they are more vulnerable to infection, such as urinary tract infection, pneumonia, etc.
In order to reduce the risk of complications during pregnancy, older pregnant women can timely monitor their own health through regular prenatal examination. The doctor will give corresponding drug treatment or suggest appropriate adjustment of living habits according to the condition. In addition, keeping good eating habits and moderate exercise can also effectively reduce the risk of complications during pregnancy.
Risk of fetal malformation
With the growth of female age, the risk of fetal chromosomal abnormalities will also increase. For example, pregnant women over 35 years of age are significantly more likely to have Down syndrome. In addition, some malformations, such as congenital heart disease and brain dysplasia, are also related to older pregnant women.
In order to reduce the risk of fetal malformation, it is recommended that the elderly pregnant women should have eugenics examination before pregnancy. Eugenics examination can help judge whether there is chromosome abnormality in the fetus and take corresponding measures in advance. If chromosomal abnormalities are confirmed, both husband and wife can consider receiving non-invasive prenatal genetic examination or terminating pregnancy. In addition, early prenatal consultation and regular prenatal ultrasound examination are also important means to reduce the risk of fetal malformation.
Delivery complications
Older pregnant women also face certain risks during childbirth. As the age increases, the elasticity of the uterus muscles of the parturient women decreases, which reduces the contractility of the uterus and increases the possibility of dystocia. In addition, the amount of amniotic fluid of elderly pregnant women may decrease, affecting the normal activity of the fetus in the uterus.
In order to reduce the risk of delivery complications, elderly pregnant women can choose appropriate delivery methods. If the pregnant woman's physical condition allows, natural delivery is an ideal way to avoid the risk of surgery. However, cesarean section may still be required if fetal distress and prolonged labor process occur. Regular prenatal examination and selection of appropriate hospitals are also important factors to reduce the risk of delivery.
Infant rearing pressure
With the growth of age, older mothers may face greater pressure on childcare than younger ones. Older pregnant women's physical recovery speed is slower, and the physical consumption of baby care is also greater. In addition, older pregnant women may also face more mental and emotional challenges, because compared with young mothers, they may have to bear more social pressure and family expectations.
In order to reduce the pressure of infant care, the elderly mothers can seek the support and help of their families and friends to share the responsibility of infant care. In addition, it is also very important to arrange time and rest reasonably and maintain a good attitude and mental health.
Summary
The risks of elderly childbearing mainly include pregnancy complications, fetal malformation risks, delivery complications and baby rearing pressure. In order to reduce these risks, it is recommended that the elderly pregnant women should carry out regular prenatal and eugenics examinations, choose appropriate delivery methods, and actively seek support from family and friends. At the same time, maintaining good eating habits, moderate exercise and good mentality can also effectively reduce risks. Any expectant mother should fully understand the risks and make wise decisions before giving birth at an advanced age.
