What is the age limit for elderly childbearing? What problems will the elderly bring about?

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What is the age limit for elderly childbearing?

Elderly childbearing refers to women's pregnancy and childbearing in a later age range. Generally, women over 35 years old are believed to have given birth at an advanced age. However, the specific age limit may vary in different medical institutions and countries.

Most hospitals and experts believe that women between 35 and 40 years old are regarded as late marriage and late childbearing, while women over 40 years old are regarded as elderly childbearing. This is because with the growth of age, the quality and quantity of female eggs will gradually decline, and the chance of pregnancy will also decrease accordingly. In addition, there are certain pregnancy risks in the elderly childbearing.

What problems will the elderly bring about?

Older childbearing will bring many problems, mainly including fertility risks, children's health problems, mental and economic pressure, etc. Next, we will discuss these aspects.

1. Birth risk

The risk of female fertility increases with age. Older pregnant women are more likely to suffer from pregnancy induced hypertension, diabetes, placental abruption and other complications. In addition, older pregnant women may also have pregnancy complications, such as fetal growth retardation, placental insufficiency and other problems.

There is also a greater cesarean section rate for the elderly. Due to the increase of age, the uterus and pelvis of many women will change to a certain extent, resulting in increased difficulties in natural delivery, thus choosing cesarean section. Cesarean section itself also has certain surgical risks and recovery cycle.

2. Health problems of children

Older childbearing also increases the risk of children's health problems. Studies have shown that there is a close relationship between elderly childbearing and the risk of chromosomal abnormalities (such as Down syndrome). The decline in the quality and quantity of eggs greatly increases the risk of chromosomal abnormalities. In addition, giving birth at an advanced age will also increase the possibility of children suffering from autism, inattention and other developmental problems.

3. Mental and economic pressure

The elderly childbearing has greater mental and economic pressure on both spouses. Because of their older age, many elderly couples need to use artificial assisted reproductive technology to achieve pregnancy, which requires multiple in vitro fertilization or embryo transfer, which is expensive and does not guarantee success. In addition, facing the pressure of children's education and upbringing, elderly couples also need patience and physical support.

summary

The age limit for elderly childbearing is usually set above 35 years old, and the specific limit will vary depending on hospitals and countries. Childbearing at an advanced age will bring birth risks, children's health problems, and mental and economic pressure. Despite some difficulties and risks, giving birth at an advanced age is also a choice for many couples to pursue family integrity and happiness. Therefore, when considering elder childbearing, both husband and wife need to fully understand the relevant risks and problems, and seek the guidance and support of professional doctors as far as possible.