Maternal and infant health care for the elderly
With the social progress and the development of medical technology, more and more women choose to conceive and give birth at an advanced age. However, there are some differences between the maternal and infant health care needs of the elderly and young pregnant women, which need special attention and satisfaction. The following details the maternal and infant health care for the elderly from nutrition, physical examination, prenatal care and pregnancy rehabilitation.
Nutritional requirements
The physical condition of elderly pregnant women may cause some problems due to their age, such as hypertension, diabetes, etc. Therefore, it is very important to meet the nutritional needs of pregnant women to maintain their health. First, pregnant women need to increase their intake of protein, which is an important substance for fetal growth and development. Secondly, it is necessary to ensure adequate intake of vitamins and minerals, such as folic acid, calcium, iron, etc., to meet the needs of fetal growth. In addition, pregnant women also need to pay attention to weight control to avoid the burden of excessive weight gain on the mother.
In order to ensure that pregnant women receive adequate nutrition, some hospitals provide individualized diet guidance and nutrition supplement programs for elderly pregnant women. For example, the Beijing Maternal and Child Health Hospital has opened the "Elderly Maternity Clinic" to provide comprehensive medical services for elderly pregnant women, including nutrition and diet guidance.
Physical examination needs
Older pregnant women may not be as healthy as younger pregnant women because of their age. Therefore, regular physical examination is very important to ensure the health of mothers and infants. Older pregnant women should have more frequent prenatal physical examination during pregnancy to find and deal with any potential physical problems in a timely manner.
Some large general hospitals have special prenatal diagnosis centers to provide comprehensive physical examination services for elderly pregnant women. For example, the prenatal diagnosis center of the First Maternal and Infant Health Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University is equipped with advanced medical equipment and professional medical teams, which can provide comprehensive health examination services for elderly pregnant women.
Antenatal care
Older pregnant women need more careful and comprehensive prenatal care during pregnancy. In view of the physical condition of elderly pregnant women, doctors will develop personalized prenatal care programs according to the characteristics and needs of pregnant women.
Prenatal care mainly includes regular pregnancy examination, fetal monitoring and relevant medical guidance. Doctors will pay close attention to pregnant women's weight, blood pressure, fetal movement, fetal heart rate and other important indicators, and make corresponding adjustments and treatment according to the inspection results. At the same time, doctors will also provide pregnant women with health care knowledge and life advice, such as reasonable rest, proper exercise, etc.
Pregnancy rehabilitation
The recovery process of older pregnant women may be slower than that of younger pregnant women. Therefore, pregnancy rehabilitation is very important for the health recovery of elderly pregnant women.
Rehabilitation during pregnancy mainly includes exercise and rehabilitation treatment for postpartum physical recovery. The doctor will make corresponding exercise plans and give rehabilitation guidance according to the physical condition and personal needs of pregnant women. Rehabilitation treatment can help pregnant women relieve postpartum discomfort and fatigue, and promote physical recovery and health.
To sum up, the maternal and infant health care needs of the elderly include nutrition needs, physical examination needs, prenatal care and pregnancy rehabilitation. Through reasonable diet, frequent physical examination, personalized prenatal care and effective rehabilitation treatment, the health of elderly pregnant women and fetuses can be better protected.
Summary
Maternal and infant health care for the elderly needs comprehensive care according to the special needs of pregnant women. The satisfaction of nutritional needs, frequent physical examination, meticulous prenatal care and recovery of pregnancy rehabilitation are all important links to ensure the health of elderly pregnant women and fetuses. Medical institutions have provided corresponding health services for elderly pregnant women, such as the "Elderly Maternity Clinic" of Beijing Maternal and Child Health Hospital and the prenatal diagnosis center of the First Maternal and Infant Health Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University. Taken together, these measures can effectively meet and implement the maternal and infant health care for the elderly.
