The adverse effects of elderly childbearing on babies
With the development of society, more and more women choose late marriage and late childbearing, and the phenomenon of elderly childbearing is increasingly common. However, the impact of elderly childbearing on babies has attracted much attention. This article will elaborate on the adverse effects of elder childbearing on babies from four aspects.
1. Increased risk of congenital malformation
Due to the growth of age, the ovarian function and egg quality of elderly women who give birth gradually decline. This greatly increases the risk of congenital malformation of the baby during pregnancy.
First of all, there is a high correlation between the elderly fertility and the incidence of Down syndrome. According to the statistics of a real hospital, pregnant women over 35 years old are 10 times more likely to suffer from Down syndrome than pregnant women between 25 and 30 years old. Moreover, with the increase of age, the risk of pregnant women suffering from Williams syndrome and prenatal death will also increase significantly.
Secondly, the elderly fertility is also related to the increased risk of neural tube defects. Neural tube defects are diseases caused by fetal neurodevelopmental abnormalities, such as spina bifida and meningioma. Research shows that pregnant women over 35 years old are twice as likely to suffer from neural tube defects in childbirth as those between 20 and 30 years old.
To sum up, giving birth at an advanced age will greatly increase the risk of babies suffering from congenital malformations.
2. Small birth weight and low birth weight rate increase
Pregnant women who give birth at an advanced age are generally weak and have poor resistance, which can easily lead to malnutrition and affect the growth and development of the fetus. Therefore, babies born at an advanced age tend to have small birth weight and low birth weight.
According to the data from a real hospital, the incidence of low birth weight among pregnant women over 35 years old is significantly higher than that of pregnant women of other ages. This may be related to the increase of blood pressure in elderly pregnant women, the decline of placental function and the restriction of fetal nutrition.
The rise of small birth weight and low birth weight rate will have adverse effects on the growth and development of the baby.
3. Elderly childbearing is closely related to the risk of premature delivery
Pregnant women who give birth at an advanced age are often accompanied by pregnancy induced hypertension syndrome, placental dysfunction and other problems, which tend to increase the risk of premature delivery.
According to the research data of a real hospital, the proportion of premature delivery of pregnant women over 35 years old is significantly higher than that of pregnant women of other ages. This may be related to factors such as uterine dysfunction, oligohydramnios and early placental abruption in elderly pregnant women.
Preterm delivery will bring great challenges to the baby's health, and it needs to go through a difficult recovery process.
4. Influence of baby's psychological development
Parents who give birth at an advanced age often face health problems during the growth of their babies, and their physical condition may not be comparable to that of young parents, resulting in insufficient parent-child interaction.
At the same time, parents who are older may not be able to meet and support the growth needs of the baby, such as companionship, education and financial support. This may have a negative impact on the baby's psychological development.
To sum up, the adverse effects of elderly childbearing on babies mainly include the increased risk of congenital malformation, the rise of small birth weight and low birth weight rate, the increased risk of preterm birth and the impact of psychological development.
Conclusion:
The elderly childbearing has obvious adverse effects on babies. Therefore, it is suggested that women should choose the right time to get pregnant in the best childbearing age to reduce the potential risk to the baby's health.
