What are the health risks to mothers and fetuses of elderly childbearing?

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Health risks of elderly childbearing on mothers and fetuses

With the improvement of modern medical treatment, more and more women choose to delay childbearing. However, elderly childbearing is also accompanied by some health risks, not only to the mother but also to the fetus. This article will elaborate on the health risks of elderly childbirth to mothers and fetuses from four aspects.

1. Health risks of mothers

1.1 Reproductive system problems: With the growth of age, the ovarian function of women gradually declines. This means that their ovulation time becomes irregular, and the egg quality decreases, leading to reduced fertility. In addition to ovulation problems, older pregnant women may also face a higher risk of miscarriage and premature delivery.

1.2 Increase of pregnancy complications: Older pregnant women have a higher risk of gestational diabetes, hypertension and pregnancy complications. These complications not only endanger the health of pregnant women, but also may have a negative impact on the growth and development of the fetus.

1.3 The maternal mortality rate is rising: the study found that the maternal mortality rate of older pregnant women is higher than that of younger pregnant women. This may be related to the basic health status of elderly pregnant women and the increase of pregnancy complications.

2. Health risk of fetus

2.1 Increased risk of congenital malformation: The risk of congenital malformation of the fetus of older pregnant women is higher than that of younger pregnant women. This may be related to the decline in egg quality and the increase in the incidence of chromosomal abnormalities in elderly pregnant women.

2.2 Low birth weight: babies born to older pregnant women often have low birth weight. This may lead to a series of problems in the development and health of infants after birth.

2.3 Growth and development problems: The growth and development of the fetus of elderly pregnant women may be affected to some extent. This may lead to long-term growth retardation or other physical or neurological problems.

3. Operation risk

Older pregnant women may face higher risk of cesarean section. With the growth of age, the maternal tolerance and recovery ability decline, making cesarean section more dangerous for elderly pregnant women. Cesarean section itself also brings certain perioperative risks, such as bleeding, infection, etc.

4. Psychological pressure

Elderly childbearing not only brings certain risks to the body, but also brings psychological pressure to women. For many women who delay childbearing, the face of public opinion, family expectations and their own anxiety may lead to more psychological pressure.

summary

There are some health risks for both mothers and fetuses in elderly childbearing. For women who plan to give birth at an advanced age, they must fully understand and consult their doctors in advance to understand their physical conditions and possible risks. In addition, it is also necessary to receive prenatal examination regularly, control the occurrence of complications during pregnancy and make psychological preparations. The most important thing is to keep a positive attitude and pay attention to your body and the health of the fetus to reduce possible risks.