The Risk of Old Birth: Do You Know?
In modern society, many women choose to consider childbearing only after their careers are stable and their economic conditions are good, which makes the elderly childbearing gradually become a trend. However, with the growth of age, women's physical functions gradually decline, and the elderly childbearing also brings a series of risks and challenges. In this article, we will elaborate on the risks of elderly childbearing from four aspects: fertility opportunities, natural pregnancy, pregnancy complications and fetal health.
Reduction of fertility opportunities
With the growth of age, women's fertility gradually declined. The number and quality of female eggs will decrease with the increase of age, thus reducing the chance of pregnancy. A study found that 40 year old women have only 30% chance of getting pregnant every month, while 30 year old women have 50% chance of getting pregnant. Therefore, it is more difficult for older women to conceive, and they need to work harder and be patient for a longer time.
In addition, older women are prone to ovulation abnormalities and endometrial abnormalities, which further reduces the chance of pregnancy. Therefore, for older women, a more precise ovulation period and more careful conditioning are needed to succeed in pregnancy.
In order to improve the chances of pregnancy for elderly women, some hospitals have adopted assisted reproductive technologies, such as test tube babies. However, these technologies need to be tried many times, and the success rate is relatively low. Therefore, elderly women need to fully understand their own situation and be prepared psychologically when considering childbearing.
Difficulties naturally bred
In addition to the reduction of fertility opportunities, older women also face a series of difficulties in the process of natural pregnancy. For example, in some cases, elderly women may need to use ovulation promoting drugs or assisted reproductive technology to help the maturation and excretion of eggs.
In addition, older women are more likely to have chromosomal abnormalities due to the decline in egg quality. Embryos with chromosomal abnormalities may spontaneously miscarry at the early stage of development, or lead to chromosomal diseases after birth. Therefore, older women need comprehensive genetic counseling and inspection before pregnancy to reduce the risk of chromosomal abnormalities.
In addition, the burden of pregnancy for older women is heavier. The increase of age will increase the risk of various pregnancy complications, such as gestational diabetes, pregnancy induced hypertension, etc. These complications have adverse effects on the health of both mothers and fetuses.
Increased risk of pregnancy complications
With the increase of age, the risk of pregnancy for women also increases gradually. Older women are more likely to have complications such as gestational diabetes and pregnancy induced hypertension. These complications will increase the risk of mothers suffering from chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, and may also lead to premature delivery, placental insufficiency and other fetal complications.
In addition, elderly women also have a higher risk of caesarean section rate. With the increase of age, the elasticity of women's uterine muscles decreases, leading to the extension of the birth process and the increased need for forceps or to attract labor, thus increasing the risk of cesarean section.
For the elderly women, the monitoring during pregnancy and prenatal examination are very important. Regular prenatal examination can find and deal with complications in time to ensure the safety of mother and baby.
Test of fetal health
Elderly childbearing not only poses a risk to the mother's health, but also a test to the health of the fetus. The risk of chromosomal abnormalities increases with the age of the mother. For example, the probability of chromosome diseases such as Down's syndrome and Edward's syndrome will increase significantly.
In addition, the fetus of elderly women may also face problems such as premature delivery, low birth weight and child growth retardation. These problems are related to the age of the mother, because the decline of the function of the elderly women will affect the healthy development of the fetus.
In order to reduce the risk of fetal health problems, older women need to carry out comprehensive prenatal examination and genetic counseling in advance. In addition, good nutrition during pregnancy, moderate exercise and reasonable rest can also help ensure the healthy growth of the fetus.
Summary
For women, giving birth at an advanced age is not only a major decision, but also a risk and challenge. The main risks of old age childbirth are the reduction of fertility opportunities, the difficulty of natural pregnancy, the increased risk of pregnancy complications and the test of fetal health. Therefore, it is very important for women who plan to give birth at an advanced age to consult doctors as soon as possible, fully understand their own conditions, and carry out necessary examinations and recuperation.
