The harm of the elderly childbirth to the mother
Elderly childbearing refers to the pregnancy and childbirth of women over 35 years old. Although the development of modern medical technology makes it possible to give birth at an advanced age, in fact, this way of giving birth will cause some harm to the mother's health. The following will elaborate on the harm of elderly childbirth to mothers from four aspects: the risk of childbirth, decline of physical function, complications during pregnancy and risks of childbirth.
The danger of childbirth
With the growth of age, women's fertility gradually declined. Older childbearing increases the risk of pregnancy, including miscarriage, premature delivery, fetal chromosomal abnormalities and increased odds of congenital defects. Research shows that the risk of congenital heart disease of pregnant women over 35 years old is three times that of pregnant women under 25 years old. In addition, older pregnant women are more likely to have complications such as pregnancy induced hypertension and gestational diabetes.
What is more serious is that giving birth at an advanced age also increases the risk of maternal death. Some studies have shown that pregnant women over 35 years of age are twice as likely to suffer from severe pre eclampsia as those under 25 years of age. The body of elderly pregnant women has experienced many years of natural aging, and their resistance and resilience are obviously inferior to those of young pregnant women, which increases the possibility of complications during pregnancy and childbirth.
Physical function decline
With the growth of age, women's physical functions gradually decline, including the decline of reproductive system functions, changes in hormone levels, etc. These physiological changes will affect the process of pregnancy and embryonic development. The quality of female eggs declines with age, thus increasing the risk of miscarriage and chromosomal abnormalities. In addition, women's uterus and pelvis will also become less flexible with age, making the delivery process more difficult.
In addition, women's physical function decline will also increase the risk of pregnancy diseases. As women grow older, they are more likely to suffer from chronic diseases, such as hypertension and diabetes, which will have adverse effects on pregnancy and fertility. Therefore, older pregnant women need to face more health problems and strengthen monitoring and treatment during pregnancy.
Pregnancy complications
Older pregnant women are more likely to have complications during pregnancy. For example, hypertension during pregnancy is a common complication during pregnancy, and the probability of the elderly pregnant women getting sick is significantly increased. Hypertension during pregnancy will increase the risk of preeclampsia and eclampsia for pregnant women, and even endanger the lives of pregnant women and fetuses in serious cases.
In addition, older pregnant women are more likely to suffer from gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes will increase the risk of a large fetus, making the delivery process more difficult, and may even require a caesarean section. At the same time, gestational diabetes also increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes in pregnant women, which has a long-term impact on maternal health.
Delivery risk
Older pregnant women also face some risks during childbirth. As women grow older, their pelvis becomes less flexible, which increases the risk of dystocia. In some cases, the doctor may recommend a caesarean section to reduce the risk of delivery.
In addition, the uterus muscles of elderly pregnant women will also become relaxed, increasing the risk of postpartum hemorrhage. Postpartum hemorrhage is a serious complication that may require urgent surgery to control. Therefore, older pregnant women need closer monitoring during childbirth.
Summary
The harm of elderly childbirth to mothers is mainly reflected in the risks of childbirth, decline of physical functions, complications during pregnancy and delivery risks. With the growth of age, women's fertility declines, increasing the risk of pregnancy and mother's death. The decline of female body will lead to difficulties in pregnancy and embryonic development, and increase the risk of diseases during pregnancy. Pregnancy complications and delivery risks will further increase the harm to the mother. Therefore, when considering childbearing, women should fully understand the impact of elderly childbearing on their bodies and make decisions under the guidance of doctors.
