Characteristics of older babies
With the progress of society and the enhancement of women's independent consciousness, more and more women choose to give birth at an advanced age, which is called senior childbearing. There are some differences in some aspects between older women and ordinary young women who have babies. This article will describe the characteristics of older babies from four aspects: fertility risk, embryo genetic abnormalities, pregnancy complications and psychological characteristics.
1、 Fertility risk
With the growth of women's age, the ovarian function will gradually decline, and the number and quality of eggs will also decrease, leading to increased difficulty in pregnancy. According to statistics, the probability of pregnancy for women over 35 years old is only 5% - 10% per month. In addition, older mothers also face higher rates of miscarriage and premature delivery. The increase in fertility risk also makes elderly mothers prone to complications such as pregnancy induced hypertension and gestational diabetes.
At the same time, older babies may also face the risk of fetal malformation. The possibility of chromosomal abnormalities, such as Down syndrome, increases with age. Therefore, older mothers need to receive more prenatal screening and examination, as well as amniocentesis and other operations, which increases the discomfort during pregnancy and the risk of surgery.
If medical conditions permit, it is recommended that elderly women should have a comprehensive physical examination before family planning, understand their own physical conditions, and accept assisted reproductive technology in time to reduce fertility risks.
2、 Embryonic genetic abnormality
The probability of embryo genetic abnormalities in elderly mothers is far higher than that in young mothers. Chromosome abnormalities in female eggs may lead to embryo abnormalities, mental retardation and other problems. For example, the probability of Down syndrome in women over 35 years of age is every 250 fetuses, while only every 1300 fetuses in women under 25 years of age. Therefore, choosing healthy eggs becomes an important consideration when giving birth to babies at an advanced age.
In order to reduce the risk of genetic abnormalities in embryos, older mothers can choose to carry out embryonic gene screening, screen out embryos with chromosomal abnormalities, select healthy embryo transfer, improve the success rate of fertility and reduce the risk of genetic diseases.
3、 Pregnancy complications
Older mothers face more risk of complications during pregnancy. For example, the incidence of pregnancy induced hypertension, gestational diabetes, placental abruption and other diseases is high. These complications will not only threaten the health of the mother, but also have adverse effects on the development of the fetus.
Therefore, during pregnancy, elderly mothers need to do a regular prenatal examination to monitor their own physical condition and the development of the fetus. At the same time, reasonable diet, proper exercise and enough rest are also important factors to keep healthy.
4、 Psychological characteristics
The process of giving birth at an advanced age is an important psychological challenge for women. When women give birth at an advanced age, they may experience a longer pregnancy preparation process, multiple failed attempts and the application of assisted reproductive technology, which will cause some psychological pressure on women.
Older mothers often face the anxiety of declining fertility and increasing fertility risk, and worry that they can not complete the birth plan as expected. Therefore, for elderly mothers, psychological counseling and family support are particularly important. Through positive psychological adjustment and good social support, elderly mothers can better cope with pressure and maintain a good attitude.
Summary
The characteristics of older babies mainly include the increase of fertility risk, the risk of embryo genetic abnormalities, the increase of pregnancy complications and the challenge of psychological characteristics. Although there are certain risks and difficulties in the elderly childbearing, through the development of medical technology and positive psychological adjustment, elderly mothers still have the opportunity to realize their childbearing aspirations and meet the arrival of new life healthily.
