Risks brought about by old childbearing
With the development of society and the progress of science and technology, more and more women choose to conceive and give birth in their later years. However, there are also a series of risks and challenges associated with elderly childbearing. This article will elaborate on the risks of elderly childbirth from four aspects: physical health, complications during pregnancy and childbirth, fetal health and psychological factors.
Physical health risks
With the increase of age, a series of changes will take place in the female reproductive system, such as the decline of ovarian function and uterine function. These physical changes may make older women face more health risks during pregnancy. For example:
First, elderly women are more likely to suffer from chronic diseases, such as hypertension and diabetes. These diseases will increase the risk of pregnant women suffering from diabetic pregnancy with hypertension.
Secondly, the decline in egg quality of older women is likely to lead to chromosomal abnormalities, increasing the risk of Down syndrome and other genetic diseases in the fetus. In addition, the abortion rate of elderly women also increased significantly.
Finally, the physical strength and immune system of elderly women are relatively weak, and they are prone to pregnancy complications, such as placenta previa, pre eclampsia, etc. During childbirth, older women may face greater difficulties in childbirth and postpartum recovery.
Complications during pregnancy and childbirth
Older pregnant women are also at greater risk of complications during pregnancy and childbirth. During pregnancy, older women may have the following complications:
First, elderly pregnant women are prone to gestational diabetes. Due to the decrease of insulin sensitivity and metabolic changes, the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus in elderly pregnant women is significantly increased. Gestational diabetes not only affects the health of pregnant women, but also may increase the risk of fetal malformation and macrosomia.
Secondly, older pregnant women are prone to pre eclampsia. Preeclampsia is a serious complication of pregnancy, which is characterized by high blood pressure, proteinuria and organ dysfunction. Older pregnant women have a relatively high risk of pre eclampsia. Once it occurs, it will pose a great threat to the health of mothers and infants.
Finally, the elderly pregnant women are prone to placental dysfunction. Placental dysfunction will affect the nutrient supply and oxygen supply of the fetus, thus increasing the risk of fetal dysplasia and premature delivery.
Fetal health risks
Older childbearing will also have a certain impact and risk on the health of the fetus:
First of all, the chromosome abnormality rate of elderly pregnant women has increased significantly. Due to the decline of egg quality, the risk of chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus born to older pregnant women is significantly increased. Chromosome abnormalities may lead to embryo termination, abortion or genetic diseases after birth.
Secondly, the fetus born by older pregnant women may have low birth weight. As the childbearing age increases, the uterine blood supply and placental function of elderly women are relatively weak, which is likely to lead to fetal growth restriction, resulting in low birth weight.
Finally, older babies may face a higher risk of premature delivery. Because the uterus function of the elderly pregnant women is weakened and the physical condition is unstable, the fetus is prone to premature rupture of membranes and premature delivery, increasing the probability of fetal respiratory distress and other complications.
psychological factor
The psychological impact of elderly childbearing on women can not be ignored:
First, older women may face age related anxiety and stress. Due to physical and living conditions and other constraints, older women may have doubts and concerns about their fertility and the role of mothers, leading to increased psychological pressure.
Secondly, older women may face social pressure and criticism. Under certain social and cultural backgrounds, the elderly childbearing is questioned and criticized, which may even affect women's family and social relations and bring psychological distress to women.
Finally, older women may face a greater risk of postpartum depression. The physical recovery after childbirth at an advanced age and the pressure brought by childbearing may make women prone to postpartum depression.
Summary
The risks brought by the elderly childbirth mainly include physical health risks, pregnancy and childbirth complications, fetal health risks and psychological factors. With the growth of age, women may face more health risks and challenges during pregnancy and childbirth. Therefore, when considering elder childbearing, women should fully understand and understand these risks, and take necessary measures and preventive measures to ensure their own and fetal health.
