Risks caused by elder childbearing
With the development of society and the improvement of medical conditions, more and more women choose to postpone childbearing to pursue career and economic stability. However, the elderly childbearing also brings a series of risks. So, at what age does the risk of having children at an advanced age begin to increase? This article will elaborate from four aspects: difficulty in reproduction, pregnancy complications, risk of fetal malformation and postpartum health.
1、 Fertility difficulty
With the growth of age, women's fertility gradually declined. The best reproductive age for women is usually between 20-35 years old. At this time, the egg quality is relatively good, and the probability of successful pregnancy is high. However, with the increase of age, the number and quality of eggs will decrease, leading to increased difficulty in reproduction. According to statistics, after the age of 35, the probability of successful pregnancy will be reduced by 3-5% every year.
In addition, the elderly childbearing may also increase the risk of infertility. As women grow older, their ovarian function declines, and their egg quality declines, it is easy to lead to ovulation disorders, endometrium abnormalities, and other problems, resulting in infertility. Research shows that the incidence of infertility in women after the age of 35 is significantly increased.
In addition, elderly childbearing has also increased the demand for assisted reproductive technology. If natural pregnancy fails after a certain period of time, many couples will choose assisted reproductive technology, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). However, with the growth of age, women's responsiveness to assisted reproductive technology will also decline, and the success rate will be low.
2、 Pregnancy complications
Older pregnant women face a higher risk of pregnancy complications. With the growth of age, the physical condition of pregnant women will also change, and the probability of suffering from chronic diseases will increase, such as hypertension, diabetes, etc. These chronic diseases may bring a series of risks to pregnant women and fetuses, such as pregnancy induced hypertension, pregnancy induced diabetes, etc.
In addition to chronic diseases, older pregnant women are also more prone to pregnancy complications, such as premature delivery, placental insufficiency, fetal distress, etc. These complications will increase the risk of fetal death and bring enormous psychological and economic pressure to pregnant women and families.
In addition, the elderly women also face higher cesarean section rate. Due to the decline of physical function of elderly pregnant women, the labor process may be affected, leading to an increase in the probability of dystocia. To ensure the safety of mother and baby, doctors usually choose caesarean section for delivery.
3、 Risk of fetal malformation
The risk of fetal malformation of elderly pregnant women is also higher than that of ordinary pregnant women. With the growth of age, the quality of female eggs declines, which may lead to chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus, such as Down syndrome and other chromosomal diseases. Research shows that the risk of fetal chromosomal abnormalities in pregnant women over 35 years of age is significantly increased.
In addition, fetuses born to elderly pregnant women may also have other organ and system abnormalities, such as heart malformation, neural tube malformation, etc. These abnormalities may affect the growth, development and survival of the fetus.
Therefore, for older pregnant women, it is very important to carry out prenatal screening and prenatal diagnosis, so as to timely detect fetal abnormalities and take corresponding measures.
4、 Postpartum health
Older childbearing will have a certain impact on women's postpartum health. With the growth of age, the recovery ability of women will also decline, and the recovery rate after childbirth may be slower. In addition, elderly childbearing also increases the risk of postpartum depression for women.
In addition, elderly pregnant women are also prone to problems such as breast hyperplasia and breast cancer, which increases the attention to breast health and the demand for treatment.
In general, with the growth of age, the risk of childbirth at an advanced age gradually increases. The increase of fertility difficulty, the risk of pregnancy complications, the risk of fetal malformation and the impact of postpartum health all need the attention and attention of older pregnant women and their families. When considering elderly childbearing, doctors should be actively consulted for comprehensive assessment and decision-making to ensure the safety and health of mothers and infants.
Conclusion: With the growth of age, the risk of childbirth at an advanced age gradually increases. The increase of fertility difficulty, the risk of pregnancy complications, the risk of fetal malformation and the impact of postpartum health all need the attention and attention of older pregnant women and their families.
