The Influence of Elderly Childbearing on Women's Body
With the progress of society and the enhancement of women's independent consciousness, more and more women choose to conceive and give birth at a later age. However, the elderly childbearing has a certain impact on women's body, including physiological and psychological changes. This article will elaborate on the impact of elderly childbearing on women's body from four aspects: fertility decline, increased pregnancy complications, increased risk of fetal abnormalities and increased psychological pressure.
1. Decreased fertility
With the growth of age, women's fertility gradually declined. After the age of 35, the quality and quantity of female eggs begin to decline, which will affect the probability of pregnancy. In addition, gynecological diseases such as hysteromyoma and ovarian cyst are more likely to occur in elderly women, which further affects the possibility of pregnancy.
In addition, the irregular menstrual cycle and uncertain ovulation time of elderly women are not conducive to mastering the best opportunity for pregnancy. Therefore, if women intend to become pregnant at an advanced age, it is recommended to conduct a comprehensive gynecological examination, understand their fertility and physical condition, and seek guidance and advice from doctors.
2. Increased pregnancy complications
Older women have a higher risk of pregnancy than younger women. Research shows that older women are more likely to have complications such as hypertension, gestational diabetes, and placental dysfunction during pregnancy. These complications will have a certain impact on the health of pregnant women and the development of the fetus.
For example, gestational diabetes may lead to increased blood sugar during pregnancy, increasing the risk of fetal macrosomia; Hypertension may lead to pre eclampsia or eclampsia, and in serious cases, it will endanger the life safety of pregnant women and fetuses. Therefore, older women need to undergo comprehensive physical examination and assessment before pregnancy to reduce the risk of pregnancy complications.
3. Increased risk of fetal abnormalities
The risk of chromosomal abnormalities in fetuses born to older women is also higher than that of young women. For example, the probability of pregnant women over 35 years of age suffering from Down syndrome will increase significantly. Down syndrome is a chromosomal abnormality disease, which can lead to fetal mental retardation and multiple organ dysplasia.
In order to reduce the risk of fetal chromosomal abnormalities, older women can choose to carry out amniocentesis or non-invasive prenatal genetic testing and other screening tests to detect abnormalities in time, and make corresponding decisions according to the doctor's recommendations.
4. Increased psychological pressure
The psychological pressure of elderly childbearing on women is also greater. As women grow older, they will feel more anxious and uneasy about pregnancy and childbirth. They worry about their health and fertility, as well as whether they can raise and take care of their children.
In order to relieve psychological pressure, elderly women can actively participate in activities to prepare for pregnancy, including improving eating habits, conducting physical examination in advance, and strengthening exercise. In addition, communicating with family, friends or professionals and seeking support are also important ways to relieve anxiety and stress.
Health advice
The following are some suggestions for older women who wish to become pregnant:
1. Carry out gynecological examination in advance to understand your fertility and physical condition.
2. Receive comprehensive physical examination and assessment before pregnancy to reduce the risk of pregnancy complications.
3. If there are basic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes, it is necessary to control the condition under the guidance of the doctor.
4. According to the age and the doctor's suggestion, you can choose to screen for fetal chromosome abnormalities to determine the health status of the fetus.
5. Actively participate in activities to prepare for pregnancy, including improving eating habits, conducting physical examination in advance, and strengthening exercise.
6. Communicate with family, friends or professionals and seek support to relieve psychological pressure.
Summary
Older childbearing has a certain impact on women's body, including fertility decline, increased pregnancy complications, increased risk of fetal abnormalities and increased psychological pressure. In order to ensure the physical health of elderly women and the safety of the fetus, it is recommended to carry out gynecological examination in advance, carry out comprehensive physical examination and assessment, actively take measures to prevent and reduce the occurrence of pregnancy complications, carry out fetal chromosome abnormality screening, and seek psychological support and relief.
