Risk of childbirth at an advanced age
With the social progress and the improvement of living standards, more and more women choose to marry late and have children late. However, there are certain risks in the elderly childbearing, which is an important issue for families to consider.
Physiological risk
On the one hand, the ovarian function of elderly women begins to decline, and the number and quality of eggs will decline, thus increasing the difficulty of pregnancy. At the same time, as pregnant women get older, the risk of suffering from certain diseases will also increase, such as hypertension, diabetes, etc. These diseases not only affect the pregnant women themselves, but also may cause adverse effects on the fetus.
On the other hand, elderly women are prone to complications during pregnancy, such as gestational diabetes, gestational hypertension, oligohydramnios, etc. In addition, the risk of fetal birth defects will also increase, the most common being Down syndrome and congenital heart disease. These complications and birth defects will increase the health risks of pregnant women and fetuses.
Although the progress of modern medical technology can provide a certain guarantee, the physiological risks brought by the elderly childbirth still exist.
Obstetric risks
Older women who give birth face more risks during childbirth. On the one hand, the strength and elasticity of uterus muscles of elderly women will decrease, and the difficulty of delivery will increase, which will easily lead to fetal malposition and dystocia. On the other hand, cesarean section may be required for elderly delivery. Compared with natural delivery, cesarean section has a higher risk, including postoperative infection, bleeding, etc.
In addition, women who have given birth at an advanced age have a longer recovery time after childbirth, and have higher requirements for physical recovery. Postnatal mastitis, puerperal infection and other problems may occur, while the physical recovery ability of elderly women is relatively poor, and recovery will be more difficult.
Psychological risk
Older childbearing also brings psychological pressure and risks to women. Late childbirth may cause psychological anxiety and stress. After pregnancy, people will pay special attention to their own and their fetus' health problems, resulting in more anxiety and worry.
In addition, women who give birth at an advanced age may face doubts and pressure from people around them. The society generally believes that late childbearing is a big risk to children's growth, and family pressure will increase accordingly, which will have an impact on marital relations and family stability.
Whether medical insurance covers relevant expenses
The medical expenses required for elderly childbirth are relatively high, and more examinations and treatments may be needed compared with ordinary mothers. The medical insurance policy varies in different regions, but most of the medical insurance can cover the medical expenses of some elderly births, including pre pregnancy inspection, childbirth expenses, hospitalization expenses, etc. However, some special examination and treatment items may require additional payment or cannot be fully covered.
In addition, assisted reproductive technologies such as artificial insemination and test tube baby may also be required for the elderly, which are relatively expensive and have a narrow coverage of medical insurance.
Summary
There are physiological, obstetric and psychological risks in elderly childbearing, including birth difficulties, increased complications, fetal birth defects, etc. In addition, older mothers face more obstetric risks during childbirth, including dystocia and caesarean section. Late childbearing also brings psychological risks to women's psychological pressure and doubts from people around them. The medical insurance can generally cover part of the medical expenses for elderly childbearing, but some special treatment items may need additional payment.
