Risks brought about by old childbearing
Elderly childbearing refers to the pregnancy and childbirth of women over 35 years old (generally considered to mean 36 years old and above). In recent years, with the change of fertility concept, more and more women choose late marriage and late childbearing, and the elderly childbearing has gradually become a trend. However, the risks brought by the elderly birth are also gradually highlighted, which cannot be ignored.
Fertility
With the growth of age, women's fertility will also decline. From a physiological point of view, the ovarian function of women over the age of 30 will decline, and the egg quality will gradually decline. This means that it is more difficult for older women to conceive, and the risk of miscarriage and infertility will also increase. According to statistics, the abortion rate of pregnant women over 35 years old is higher than that of pregnant women under 30 years old, and the abortion rate of pregnant women over 40 years old is close to 50%.
In addition, older pregnant women are more likely to have pregnancy complications, such as gestational diabetes, pregnancy induced hypertension, placental dysfunction, etc. These complications will not only bring physical discomfort to pregnant women, but also have a negative impact on the fetus, increasing the risk of premature delivery, low birth weight and other risks.
At the same time, elderly pregnant women also face certain risks in the process of delivery. Due to old age and decreased physical function, the labor process may be prolonged, leading to difficult delivery. Difficulty in delivery will increase the risk of cesarean section, which has a negative impact on the physical recovery of pregnant women and the health of infants.
Fetal development problems
There are also fetal development problems in the elderly childbearing. The age of women has a direct impact on the risk of fetal chromosomal abnormalities and genetic diseases. Especially in women over 40 years of age who are pregnant, the risk of Down syndrome and other chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus is significantly increased. These chromosomal abnormalities often lead to problems of fetal intelligence, growth and development, and bring uncertainty to the child's future.
In addition, older pregnancies also increase the risk of birth defects. Statistics show that pregnant women over 35 years old are twice as likely to give birth to babies with birth defects such as neural tube dysraphism than pregnant women under 30 years old. These birth defects often have a long-term impact on the quality of life and physical and mental health of children.
In addition, elderly pregnant women also need to focus on the health of the fetus in the womb. The environment for the growth and development of the fetus in the uterus of the elderly pregnant women is not as good as that of the young pregnant women, which may affect the nutrition and oxygen supply of the fetus and adversely affect the growth and development of the fetus.
Maternal health problems
Older childbearing also has a certain impact on the health of pregnant and lying in women. During pregnancy, the physical function of older pregnant women is relatively weak and they face more burdens. Due to the increased nutritional demands of the fetus on the mother, the elderly pregnant women may suffer from malnutrition such as anemia and calcium deficiency. At the same time, older pregnant women are more likely to be infected with various diseases, such as urinary infection, colds, etc. due to the decline of their physiological functions.
Postnatal recovery and child rearing is also a challenge for older mothers. The physical recovery ability of the elderly parturient is poor, and it needs a longer time to adjust and recover. However, raising children requires physical and psychological endurance, which may increase a lot of difficulties and pressure for elderly mothers.
Psychological pressure and economic pressure
Older childbearing also brings psychological and economic pressure. Because of their old age and relatively poor physical condition, older pregnant women are more likely to feel nervous, anxious and worried, and worry that their physical condition will affect the fetus. At the same time, the pressure of elderly childbearing on both spouses is also greater, which may increase the conflict and pressure between families.
In addition, due to the need for more inspection and treatment for elderly childbearing, it has higher requirements for economic conditions. Medical expenses, prenatal examination and post natal care costs will become the economic burden of elderly pregnant women and families. This may bring great trouble to some couples with poor economic conditions.
Summary
There are many risks in elderly childbearing, such as fertility problems, fetal development problems, maternal health problems, psychological pressure and economic pressure. Therefore, when women choose to have children, they should not only consider their own wishes and family needs, but also consider their own physical conditions and age and other factors, so as to reasonably plan their childbearing and avoid the risks brought by older childbearing.
