The age range of elderly childbearing
With the extension of people's life span and the development of social economy, more and more couples decide to have children in their later years. Elderly childbearing refers to women's pregnancy and childbearing at the age of 35 and above. Older childbearing needs more medical support and attention, because the growth of age will increase the risk of pregnancy complications and fetal development problems. The following details the age range of elderly childbearing from four aspects: the impact of age on the health of fetus and pregnant women, medical support, hospital selection and psychological preparation.
1. Influence of age on the health of fetus and pregnant women
Age is one of the important factors of female fertility. The female reproductive system will gradually age after 35 years old, and the quality of eggs in the ovary will also decline. This makes older pregnant women prone to pregnancy complications, such as pre eclampsia, placental insufficiency and premature delivery. At the same time, the risk of chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus of elderly pregnant women will also increase, for example, the prevalence of Down syndrome increases with age.
However, the elderly childbearing is not necessarily negative. Some studies show that older mothers are more likely to have a higher sense of responsibility and a better parenting style for their children. They are usually more mature, economically stable and able to provide better educational resources. Therefore, the elderly childbearing has also brought some positive effects.
2. Medical support
Older childbearing needs more medical support and attention. Pre pregnancy examination and evaluation are essential. The doctor will conduct a comprehensive physical examination of women, including an assessment of ovarian function and uterine health. According to the examination results, doctors may recommend assisted reproductive technology, such as artificial insemination or in vitro fertilization, to increase the probability of pregnancy.
During pregnancy, older pregnant women need closer monitoring. The doctor will regularly carry out prenatal inspection of pregnant women to monitor the development of the fetus and the health of the mother and baby. If necessary, the doctor may induce labor in advance or perform a caesarean section.
3. Hospital selection
Choosing a suitable hospital is very important for elderly childbearing. First class obstetrics and gynecology hospitals are usually equipped with experienced doctors and advanced medical equipment. They can provide comprehensive prenatal and prenatal examinations, and timely treatment in case of complications.
Taking Beijing as an example, Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Beijing Maternity Hospital are well-known maternity hospitals for the elderly. These hospitals are well equipped, with professional teams and rich experience. When selecting hospitals, factors such as transportation convenience, medical expenses and the attitude of medical staff should also be considered.
4. Psychological preparation
Elderly childbearing is an important decision for couples. Before making a decision, couples should make full psychological preparations. They need to take into account their own physical condition, economic stability, family support and other factors. At the same time, they should understand the risks and challenges of elderly childbearing and consult with doctors in detail.
In addition, couples should also consider their own lifestyle and schedule. The elderly childbearing will bring some changes to the couple's life, which requires more time and energy to take care of the children.
Summary
The age range of elderly childbearing generally refers to the age of women at 35 and above. Older childbearing has certain risks to the health of fetus and pregnant women, so more medical support and attention are needed. It is also very important to choose a suitable hospital. A first-class maternity hospital can provide comprehensive pre pregnancy and pregnancy examinations, and deal with complications in a timely manner. In addition, couples need to make full psychological preparation before deciding to give birth at an advanced age, and consider whether their own conditions and lifestyle are suitable for the needs of childbirth and child care.
