What are the risks of the elderly childbearing?
With the development of society and the improvement of medical care, more and more elderly men choose to give birth at an advanced age. However, there are some risks for old men to bear children at an advanced age. This article will elaborate on these risks from four aspects: pregnancy risks, fetal health, child growth and father health.
Pregnancy risk
Older people who give birth at an advanced age face higher pregnancy risks. On the one hand, the old man's reproductive system function may have declined, and there may be problems such as testicular atrophy, which affects the quality and quantity of sperm. This may lead to difficult pregnancy or abnormal chromosome of the fetus, increasing the risk of early abortion and fetal malformation.
On the other hand, the old man may face the risk of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes and other chronic diseases during pregnancy. These diseases may affect the health of children, and may also lead to complications during pregnancy, such as premature delivery, placental abruption, etc.
In addition, the elderly father also faces the risk of pregnancy complications similar to the age of the pregnant woman, such as gestational diabetes, gestational hypertension, etc., which may pose a potential threat to the health of the fetus and mother.
Fetal health
The elderly childbearing will also have some impact on the health of the fetus. Age may lead to sperm quality decline and increase the risk of fetal birth defects. For example, there is a certain correlation between older fathers and mental retardation, autism and other diseases.
In addition, the risk of chromosomal abnormalities carried by old men will also increase, such as congenital heart disease, Down syndrome, etc. These fetal defects may have a long-term impact on the growth and development of the child, and increase the economic and psychological pressure on the family.
It is worth noting that the health of the fetus depends not only on the age of the father, but also on the age of the mother. Therefore, both parents should pay attention to the impact of childbearing age on fetal health.
Child growth
Elderly child-bearing men may not be able to accompany their children to grow up with their peers. With the growth of age, the old man's health will inevitably have some problems. For older fathers, they may not be able to invest more time and energy in education, play and child care as young fathers do.
In addition, the longevity of the old man is also a matter of concern. Older childbearing may lead to the death of the father before the child reaches adulthood, which will bring great changes to the growth of the child. Children may lose their father's love, sense of responsibility and family financial support, which may have a negative impact on their mental health and future development.
Therefore, the elderly who give birth at an advanced age need to consider their physical condition and future living arrangements comprehensively before deciding to give birth.
Father's health
Older childbearing also has certain risks to the father's health. During childbirth, the old man may have to bear more pressure and burden, which may aggravate psychological pressure, anxiety and depression. In addition, the old man's physical function may be weak, and the birth process may cause a series of health problems, such as urinary tract infection, hernia, etc.
Age may also lead to the decline of the old man's immunity and easy to be infected with diseases. For example, older fathers may be more likely to suffer from prostate diseases and other urinary system diseases, affecting fertility and quality of life.
Therefore, healthy old men need to receive a comprehensive health examination before giving birth at an advanced age, fully understand the risks and problems related to the elderly birth, and make wise decisions.
Summary
Old men who have given birth at an advanced age are faced with pregnancy risks, fetal health problems, restrictions on children's growth, and father's own health problems. These risks are closely related to the birth time. Age increase will increase the risk of pregnancy complications and fetal abnormalities, affect the health and growth of children, and may have a negative impact on the father's physical and mental health. Therefore, the old man who gives birth at an advanced age should weigh the advantages and disadvantages, comprehensively consider personal physical condition and future development planning, and make the right decision.
