What are the health risks of elderly childbearing to the mother?
With the development of society and the change of life style, more and more women choose to postpone childbearing, and then face the risk of elderly childbearing. Elderly childbearing has a great impact on maternal health, which will be described from the following aspects: physiological changes, pregnancy complications, production risks and long-term effects.
Physiological changes
With the growth of age, women's physiological functions gradually decline. The quality and quantity of eggs will decrease, which will increase the difficulty of pregnancy and lead to infertility or habitual abortion. In addition, the structure of women's uterus and pelvic cavity will also change, and there may be atrophy and deformation, which will increase the difficulty of delivery.
In addition, the body tissues and organs of elderly pregnant women will also age and decline. The function of cardiovascular system is weakened, and hypertension, heart disease and other diseases are prone to occur. The metabolic system will also be delayed, leading to an increase in the incidence of gestational diabetes. In addition, osteoporosis and joint diseases will also increase the difficulty of delivery.
Pregnancy complications
Women are prone to pregnancy complications when they are pregnant at an advanced age. For example, the incidence of pre eclampsia and eclampsia is increasing, which is a pregnancy induced hypertension disease, and may endanger the health of mothers and infants in serious cases. At the same time, the risk of complications such as amniotic fluid embolism and uterine rupture will also increase, which may threaten the life safety of pregnant women in serious cases.
In addition, older pregnant women are prone to pregnancy complications. For example, gestational diabetes, placental insufficiency, and fetal growth retardation are common. These complications will increase the risk of mother and fetus and need closer monitoring and management.
Production risk
The delivery risk of elderly pregnant women is also high. Due to the aging of the uterus and pelvic structure, the passing ability of the fetal head will decline. This may lead to prolonged labor, insufficient productivity and even dystocia. In addition, the uterine contractility of elderly pregnant women will also be weakened, increasing the risk of postpartum hemorrhage and uterine involution difficulties.
For the elderly pregnant women, it is also an important issue to choose the appropriate delivery mode. Natural delivery may have greater risks, while cesarean section can avoid some delivery related risks, but the operation itself also brings certain risks.
Long term impact
The long-term effects of aging on mothers also need attention. On the one hand, women's body recovers slowly after giving birth at an advanced age, and they are prone to fatigue and fatigue. On the other hand, childbirth at an advanced age may accelerate the aging process of women's bodies and increase the risk of suffering from some elderly diseases, such as osteoporosis, joint disease, etc.
In addition, mothers who give birth at an advanced age may face greater pressure on childcare. Due to older age, physical function may decline, which may affect the care and education of children. At the same time, if the mother has a chronic disease or degenerative disease, it will also bring extra burden to the family.
Summary
The elderly childbearing has certain risks to the maternal health. Physiological changes, including decreased egg quality and aging body tissues, increase the difficulty of pregnancy. Pregnancy complications and increased risk of childbirth may pose a threat to the health of pregnant women and fetuses. Long term effects include slow recovery and possibly accelerated aging of the body. Therefore, women who choose to give birth at an advanced age need to fully understand and consider these risks and make wise decisions.
