The Influence of Elderly Childbearing on Women's Health
With the development of society and the change of people's outlook on life, more and more women choose to marry late and have children late. However, the elderly childbearing has a certain impact on women's health. This article will discuss these effects from four aspects: difficulty in childbirth, complications during pregnancy, delivery risk and mental health.
1、 Fertility difficulty
Elderly childbearing refers to the pregnancy and childbirth of women aged 35 and above. As women grow older, the number and quality of their eggs will gradually decline, which will increase the difficulty of pregnancy. In addition, after the age of 35, women's ovarian function began to decline, their menstrual cycle was irregular, and it was difficult to accurately grasp the ovulation time, which affected the application of surgical treatment and other technical means. Therefore, women who give birth at an advanced age often need a longer time to get pregnant, and even need the help of assisted reproductive technology.
For women at an advanced age, the increasing difficulty of childbearing also means an increase in mental pressure and a greater test of the relationship between husband and wife. They need to face repeated failures and hopes, and experience longer waiting and anxiety.
2、 Pregnancy complications
Older women who give birth are more likely to have complications during pregnancy because of the gradual decline of their physical functions. For example, hypertensive disorder in pregnancy, gestational diabetes, pre eclampsia, etc. Compared with young women, older pregnant women have a significantly increased risk of these complications.
In addition, older pregnant women may also face an increased risk of fetal malformation. As the age increases, the quality of female eggs decreases, and the probability of chromosomal abnormalities in fertilized eggs increases, thus increasing the risk of chromosomal abnormalities in fetuses. For example, Down syndrome, congenital heart disease, etc. For these pregnant women, it is very necessary to carry out prenatal screening and appeasement gene testing in order to do a good job in pregnancy management and birth defect prevention in advance.
3、 Delivery risk
Women who give birth at an advanced age also face certain risks during childbirth. First, the possibility of prolonged labor is increased. With the growth of age, women's uterine contractility gradually weakens, leading to prolonged labor. Secondly, the risk of cesarean section in elderly women is higher, which not only increases the risk of surgery, but also prolongs the recovery time. In addition, older women are more likely to have postpartum hemorrhage, infection and other complications.
4、 Mental health
The mental health of elderly women who have given birth is also affected to some extent. They often face pressure from society and families, such as family concerns and doubts about them. At the same time, because they are older and have rich life experience, they may be more likely to fall into pessimism and self blame when faced with unsatisfactory results. These negative emotions have a certain impact on the process of pregnancy and childcare.
To sum up, elderly childbearing has a significant impact on women's health. It not only increases the difficulty of pregnancy, but also increases the probability of pregnancy complications and delivery risks. In addition, the mental health of the elderly women who have given birth is also worthy of attention. Therefore, women need to fully understand and weigh these risks and difficulties when deciding to give birth at an advanced age.
