What are the potential risks of giving birth at an advanced age to children

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The potential risks to children of old age

With the progress of society and the change of people's concept of childbearing age, more and more women choose to postpone childbearing, which leads to the increase of elderly childbearing. However, there are certain risks in the elderly childbearing, especially for children. This article will elaborate on the potential risks of elder childbearing to children from four aspects.

1. Increased risk of genetic diseases

With the growth of age, women's ovarian function gradually declines, and the quality of eggs will also decline, which is prone to gene mutations. This increases the risk of genetic diseases in children. Studies have shown that the incidence of chromosomal abnormalities and genetic diseases is relatively high in older children. For example, Down's syndrome, congenital heart disease, etc., are all related to elderly childbearing.

In addition, because sperm will also produce gene mutations as men grow older, older fathers will also increase the risk of children's genetic diseases.

2. Increased risk of birth defects

Older pregnant women will increase the risk of birth defects due to aging. A study shows that the risk of fetal neural tube defects in older pregnant women is 2-5 times higher than that in younger pregnant women. Nerve tube defect is a birth defect, which can lead to abnormal development of the spine and brain of children.

In addition, older pregnant women are also prone to complications such as gestational diabetes and pregnancy induced hypertension, which may increase the risk of birth defects.

3. Easy to cause other health problems

The general decline of physical functions of elderly pregnant women will lead to pregnancy discomfort and other health problems. For example, hypertension, anemia, pregnancy vomiting, etc. These problems may have adverse effects on children's development and health.

In addition, the pregnant response of older pregnant women is relatively weak, and it is often impossible to detect fetal abnormalities or pregnancy complications in time. This also increases the risk of adverse effects on children during pregnancy.

4. Pressure on educational resources and parent-child relationship

Parents who give birth at an advanced age are often older, and may have a certain position and work pressure in the workplace. They may not have enough time and energy to accompany their children, which affects the establishment of parent-child relationship.

In addition, elderly parents often face retirement and health problems because of their older age, which will also have a certain impact on the provision of educational resources and the growth of children.

Summary

Older childbearing has potential risks to children, which are mainly reflected in genetic diseases, birth defects, other health problems, as well as the pressure of educational resources and parent-child relationship. Therefore, when choosing to give birth at an advanced age, parents should fully understand the relevant risks, consult doctors and make wise decisions.