The risks and countermeasures of the elderly childbearing
With the progress of social economy and the development of medical technology, more and more women choose to postpone childbearing, but the elderly childbearing also brings a series of risks. Elderly childbearing refers to the pregnancy and childbirth of women over 35 years old. This article will elaborate on the risks faced by elderly childbearing from four aspects of physical health, fetal health, psychological pressure and economic pressure, and provide corresponding countermeasures.
Physical health risks
With the growth of age, women's fertility began to decline. Older women have certain risks of pregnancy, such as high probability of suffering from pregnancy induced hypertension, diabetes and other diseases. In addition, the elderly pregnant women are also prone to complications such as placental abruption and intrauterine growth retardation. To cope with these risks, women should first carry out a comprehensive physical examination in advance to ensure that their physical condition is suitable for pregnancy. During pregnancy, prenatal examination shall be carried out regularly, doctors' instructions shall be followed, vitamins and mineral supplements required during pregnancy shall be taken on time, a good lifestyle shall be maintained, and nutrition diet shall be reasonable.
Fetal health risks
Older childbearing increases the risk of fetal birth defects. Research shows that babies born to women over 35 years old have a higher probability of suffering from genetic diseases or chromosomal abnormalities, such as Down syndrome, congenital heart disease, etc. In order to reduce these risks, both husband and wife can consider carrying out gene testing and genetic counseling in order to predict and reduce the risk of disease. In addition, older pregnant women can also choose prenatal screening and prenatal diagnosis to detect fetal abnormalities in time and make further decisions according to the situation.
Psychological pressure
The elderly childbearing may cause great psychological pressure for both husband and wife. Women may feel the pressure of time and worry that they will not be able to successfully conceive or deliver. In addition, older pregnant women also face greater anxiety and tension during pregnancy, worrying about fetal health problems and their own physical conditions. In order to alleviate this psychological pressure, both husband and wife can actively participate in psychological counseling and talk about their worries and puzzles. In addition, family support and understanding are also very important. Couples should maintain good communication and face difficulties together.
Economic pressure
Older childbearing also brings economic pressure. Compared with the young age, the elderly child-bearing families may have to face longer parenting responsibilities, such as higher education, medical expenses, etc. In order to cope with this economic pressure, both husband and wife can make full economic planning in advance to ensure that the family can reasonably allocate funds and prepare for future needs. In addition, women can plan ahead in their careers and make financial preparations for future childcare.
Summary
The risks brought about by elderly childbearing mainly include physical health risks, fetal health risks, psychological pressure and economic pressure. In order to deal with these risks, women need to have a comprehensive physical examination in advance, follow the doctor's advice and maintain a good lifestyle. Both husband and wife can carry out gene testing and genetic counseling to detect fetal abnormalities in time. In addition, both husband and wife can actively participate in psychological counseling to face difficulties together. In terms of economy, both husband and wife need to make full economic planning to prepare for raising children. To sum up, only when the risks are fully understood and corresponding measures are taken, can the elderly childbearing be carried out more smoothly and healthily.
