The effect of elderly childbearing on health
With the progress of modern medical technology and people's pursuit of career and personal development, more and more women choose to postpone childbearing, so elder childbearing gradually becomes a trend. However, the elderly childbearing has a series of effects on women's body and health. This article will elaborate on the health impact of elderly childbearing from four aspects: physiological changes, pregnancy risk, psychological impact and the impact on the health of offspring.
Physiological changes
With the growth of age, the number and quality of female eggs will gradually decline, and the ovarian function will gradually decline. This means that older women have a relatively low chance of successful pregnancy and need to experience more attempts and assisted reproductive technology. In addition, the function of the female reproductive system will also undergo a series of changes with age, such as the incidence of hysteromyoma, endometriosis, irregular menstruation and other problems will increase.
In addition, with the growth of age, women's metabolic rate will gradually decrease, and the functions of the vascular system and immune system will also be weakened, thus increasing the risk of pregnancy complications.
Pregnancy risk
Older women face higher risks during pregnancy, such as diabetes, pregnancy induced hypertension, pre eclampsia, preterm delivery and fetal dysplasia. A study shows that women over 35 years old are twice as likely to suffer from pre eclampsia as women aged 20-29 years old, and the risk of fetal growth retardation will also increase.
In addition, older women may face more difficulties and complications in the process of delivery, such as prolonged labor, difficult delivery, and increased caesarean section rate. These risks may lead to more health problems for both mothers and fetuses.
Psychological influence
The psychological impact of elderly childbearing on women can not be ignored. Many elderly women may feel pressure, frustration and anxiety due to long time efforts and unsuccessful attempts. In addition, elderly childbearing also brings more anxiety and worry to women, such as worry about pregnancy complications, baby health problems and doubt about their own ability.
Research shows that older pregnant women are more likely to suffer from pregnancy depression, which may have a further negative impact on the health of pregnant women and fetuses.
Impact on the health of future generations
In addition to the impact on women's own health, elderly childbearing may also bring some potential risks to the health of offspring. Research shows that the elderly fertility is related to the increased incidence of some genetic diseases and chromosome abnormalities. For example, when the pregnant woman is over 35 years old, the risk of Down syndrome in the fetus is significantly increased.
In addition, offspring of older parents may face more health, psychological and developmental problems. They may be more likely to suffer from some chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and hypertension.
Summary
Older childbearing has a profound impact on women's health. In terms of physiological changes, with the increase of age, women's body metabolic rate decreases, and the risk of pregnancy complications increases; In terms of pregnancy risk, older women face more health problems and complications; In terms of psychological impact, the elderly childbearing is easy to lead to stress, anxiety and pregnancy depression symptoms; In terms of the impact on the health of offspring, the elderly fertility is related to the increased incidence of chromosome abnormalities and genetic diseases. Therefore, women should fully understand these potential health risks, consult doctors in advance, and make physical and psychological preparations when considering elderly childbearing.
