What are the bad effects of old childbearing on offspring?

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The Bad Effect of Old Childbearing on the Health of Offspring

Elderly childbearing refers to the pregnancy and delivery of women over 35 years old. With the development of social economy and the delay of people's pursuit of personal career, more and more women choose to marry late and have children late. However, the elderly childbearing will have a series of adverse effects on the health of offspring.

First of all, the elderly fertility increases the risk of fetal chromosomal abnormalities. With the growth of age, the quality of female eggs declines, and chromosomal abnormalities are prone to occur. For example, if a woman is over 35 years old and pregnant, the risk of children getting Down syndrome is higher than that of young people. These chromosomal abnormalities may lead to slow intellectual development, malformations or genetic diseases.

Secondly, the proportion of premature and low birth weight infants will also increase in the elderly childbearing. The study found that pregnant women over 35 years old are more likely to have placental abruption, placenta previa and other complications, which may lead to premature delivery and low birth weight. Preterm and low birth weight infants often face more health problems, such as underdeveloped respiratory system and incomplete digestive system, which will affect the health of offspring for a long time.

In addition, childbearing at an advanced age also increases the risk of chronic diseases in offspring. With the growth of age, women's physical functions decline, and the risk of suffering from some common chronic diseases will also increase, such as hypertension, diabetes, etc. Mothers who give birth at an advanced age may pass these diseases on to their offspring, leading to an increased risk of disease in their offspring.

Finally, the elderly childbearing will also affect the health of the mother, and thus affect the care of future generations. With the growth of age, women's physical recovery ability decreases, and the delivery process may be more difficult. At the same time, giving birth at an advanced age also imposes greater physical and mental pressure on mothers, which may affect their ability to take care of their offspring, or even lead to inappropriate rearing methods or lack of adequate care and companionship.

Summary

In general, the elderly childbearing has a bad impact on the health of offspring. It increases the risk of fetal chromosomal abnormalities, premature delivery and low birth weight, as well as the possibility of future generations suffering from chronic diseases. In addition, childbirth at an advanced age also affects the health of mothers and their ability to care for their offspring. Therefore, the majority of women should pay attention to the timely planning of childbearing and choosing the right age for pregnancy to ensure the health and good development of future generations.