Risk of childbirth at an advanced age
With the development of society and the improvement of people's living standards, more and more women choose to marry late and have children late, which leads to the increasing phenomenon of elderly childbearing. However, the elderly childbearing also brings many risks and challenges.
1. Fertility
With the increase of age, women's fertility will gradually decline. Older childbearing will increase the risk of complications during pregnancy, such as hypertension, gestational diabetes, placental insufficiency, etc. At the same time, due to poor physical foundation, women are more likely to suffer from abortion, premature delivery, fetal malformations and other problems when giving birth at an advanced age, which increases the health risks of fetuses and pregnant women.
In addition, older women may need to experience more assisted reproductive technologies, such as in vitro fertilization, which increases the burden and risk of infertility treatment. The use of these technologies will bring some physical burden and psychological pressure, and also increase the risk of multiple pregnancy and genital infection.
To avoid these risks, older women should have a comprehensive health examination before pregnancy to check for potential diseases or genetic problems. Regular prenatal examination and pregnancy health care are also very important, and doctors' suggestions and advice should be followed.
2. Increase the risk of maternal and infant death
Older childbearing increases the risk of maternal and infant mortality. Research shows that the probability of death in childbirth of elderly women is significantly increased, and the risk of fetal diseases and congenital malformations is also increased.
In order to reduce the risk of maternal and infant death, doctors will make corresponding interventions according to the mother's age and physical condition, such as timely caesarean section, amniocentesis and other operations. At the same time, pregnant women should fully understand the health knowledge of mother and baby, make preparations in advance and care during pregnancy, such as balanced diet, avoiding overwork, and conducting prenatal examination regularly.
3. Increase your own health risks
Older childbearing also increases women's own health risks. Women may suffer more physical and psychological pressure during childbirth, which may lead to postpartum depression and other psychological disorders.
In addition, older women are more likely to suffer from chronic diseases after childbirth, such as hypertension, diabetes and heart disease. These diseases will not only pose a threat to the mother's health, but also affect the mother's ability to raise children.
In order to reduce these risks, women should maintain good living habits before giving birth at an advanced age, such as balanced diet, moderate exercise, and avoiding smoking and drinking. After delivery, rehabilitation exercises should be carried out in a timely manner, and communication with doctors should be maintained to deal with physical and psychological problems in a timely manner.
4. Family and social pressure
Older childbearing also brings family and social pressure. From the economic perspective, the elderly childbirth needs to pay higher infertility treatment costs, medical costs during pregnancy and postpartum, which brings certain pressure to the family economy.
At the same time, the society's attitude towards elderly childbearing will also bring pressure on women and families. The society generally believes that there are risks in elderly childbirth, and many people will make negative comments on elderly mothers, which will bring psychological pressure to mothers and families. Therefore, family and social support is also very important, especially in economic and emotional support.
Summary
Older childbearing has brought many risks, including fertility problems, increased risk of maternal and infant mortality, self health risks and family and social pressure. In order to reduce risks, women should do a good job of health examination, pregnancy health care and postpartum rehabilitation in advance, and formal medical institutions should also be selected for hospitals. In addition, family and social support is also very important, and more care and understanding should be given to pregnant women.
