The risk of elder childbearing and its avoidance measures
Nowadays, with the progress of society and the improvement of medical care, older women have the opportunity to pursue their own mother's dream. However, there are also a series of risks associated with elderly childbearing. In order to ensure the health of mothers and babies and reduce unnecessary risks, we can prevent and control them from the following aspects.
Preparation before pregnancy
The preparation stage before pregnancy is the key period to ensure healthy pregnancy. Older women should undergo comprehensive physical examination before pregnancy, especially screening for cardiovascular system, diabetes, hypertension and other chronic diseases. The treatment and control of chronic diseases can effectively reduce the adverse effects of related diseases on pregnancy.
In addition, elderly women also need to pay attention to diet and nutrition, and supplement proper amounts of folic acid, vitamin D, calcium and other nutrients. At the same time, avoid contact with harmful substances and environmental pollution, and maintain good living habits, such as quitting smoking, limiting drinking, and avoiding strenuous exercise.
Finally, during the pre pregnancy preparation period, both husband and wife should conduct genetic counseling and genetic testing to understand possible genetic diseases. If the risk of genetic disease is found, in vitro fertilization and other assisted reproductive technologies can be considered to avoid passing the disease on to the next generation.
Pregnancy monitoring
During pregnancy, older pregnant women need more intensive medical monitoring. Prenatal examination shall be carried out regularly, including prenatal ultrasound, blood examination and urine examination, as well as detection of specific disease markers, such as gestational diabetes screening.
In addition, older pregnant women also need to pay attention to weight control to avoid excessive obesity or emaciation. Proper exercise has a positive effect on alleviating the symptoms of discomfort during pregnancy and promoting the development of the fetus.
In pregnancy monitoring, doctors' guidance and attention are particularly important. Report physical discomfort and abnormalities to the doctor at any time, accept the doctor's advice and treatment, and timely prevent and deal with pregnancy complications.
Delivery mode selection
The elderly pregnant women should make decisions on the choice of delivery mode according to their own conditions and the doctor's suggestions. Both natural delivery and caesarean section have their applications and contraindications. Generally speaking, if the mother and baby have no obvious health problems, natural childbirth is the first choice. However, if there are risk factors such as placental dysfunction and fetal distress, cesarean section may be considered.
No matter which delivery mode is selected, the elderly pregnant women should be guided by the obstetrician in the big hospital to ensure the safety and success of the operation.
Postpartum care and rehabilitation
Older women need more careful postpartum care and rehabilitation. During the postpartum recuperation period, women should try to keep adequate rest, pay attention to food conditioning and the cleaning of private parts. If you have mastitis, constipation and other common postpartum diseases, you should seek medical treatment in time.
Postpartum rehabilitation includes physical recovery and psychological adjustment. Older women need to have a postpartum physical examination to understand the recovery of the uterus and other physical indicators. At the same time, in the face of possible emotional problems such as postpartum depression and anxiety, psychological counseling and support can be provided to help women get through the difficult period after childbirth.
Summary
Older childbearing brings some risks, but these risks can be reduced through comprehensive measures such as pre pregnancy preparation, pregnancy monitoring, delivery mode selection and post natal care. Before deciding to give birth at an advanced age, women should fully understand their own physical conditions, consult doctors, and participate in health plans. Only in this way can we ensure the health of mothers and babies, and make childbirth at an advanced age a beautiful experience.
