Definition of elder childbearing
Elderly childbearing refers to the phenomenon that women become pregnant and give birth in the age range of 35 years (or 40 years) and above. Due to the aging of reproductive organs and the decline of egg quality, there are certain risks to the health of women and the development of the fetus. However, with the progress of modern medical technology, more and more women choose to welcome new life at an advanced age.
Conditions for elder childbearing
From both physiological and psychological aspects, the following conditions need to be considered for elder childbearing:
Physiological conditions
1. Egg quality: The egg quality of women declines with age. Older pregnant women need to conduct egg quality assessment to ensure that the egg quality can support fertilization and the normal development of embryos.
2. Physical condition: The elderly mother has a weak tolerance to the body, so a comprehensive physical examination is required to ensure that all physical indicators are normal, and there is no serious chronic disease unrelated to fertility.
3. Uterine condition: It is necessary to ensure a good nutrition supply of the endometrium and a normal implantation environment, and exclude uterine malformations and other diseases that affect embryonic development.
Psychological conditions
1. Stable marriage: to conceive a new life requires the joint responsibility and support of both parties, and stable marriage is especially important for the elderly.
2. Psychological preparation: giving birth at an advanced age is an important life decision for women. Prospective parents need to have a mature attitude and good psychological endurance to face possible difficulties and risks.
3. Family support: Due to the high risk of elderly pregnancy, family members need comprehensive support and care during pregnancy, especially in terms of fetal health and maternal health.
Risk of childbirth at an advanced age
Older childbearing faces a series of risks and challenges:
Maternal risk
1. Intrauterine placental hypofunction: The intrauterine environment of elderly mothers is not conducive to the development and nutrition supply of the fetus, which is likely to lead to placental hypofunction.
2. Pregnancy toxemia: Older pregnancies are at greater risk of pregnancy induced hypertension syndrome (PIH) and pre eclampsia, which may lead to maternal and infant complications.
3. Increased risk of premature delivery: Older women are more likely to suffer from complications such as premature delivery and low birth weight than younger women.
Fetal risk
1. Increased risk of chromosomal abnormalities: The probability of chromosomal abnormalities in pregnancy and infants of elderly women is higher than that of young women, such as Down syndrome.
2. Congenital malformation risk: older women have a higher risk of fetal malformation during pregnancy than younger women, such as neural tube defects.
3. Risk of birth defects: older babies are prone to heart disease, cleft lip and palate, spina bifida and other congenital heart defects.
Summary
Elderly childbearing refers to the phenomenon that women become pregnant and give birth in the age range of 35 years (or 40 years) and above. In terms of physiological conditions, egg quality, physical condition and uterine condition are the key factors to be considered; Psychological conditions include stable marriage relationship, psychological preparation and family support. There are a series of risks for mothers and fetuses in elderly childbearing, including pregnancy complications, premature delivery and fetal chromosomal abnormalities. However, with the progress of modern medical technology, many women can successfully deliver a healthy baby after being pregnant at an advanced age, but they still need to carefully weigh the advantages and disadvantages, and accept the comprehensive evaluation and guidance of doctors.
