Is there any risk to the health of mothers and babies in the elderly?
With the social progress and the improvement of people's living standards, more and more women choose to postpone childbearing, leading to the phenomenon of elderly childbearing gradually emerging. However, there are certain risks in the elderly childbirth compared with young mothers. This article will elaborate on the risks of elderly childbirth to maternal and infant health from four aspects: pregnancy complications, maternal health, infant health and family support.
Pregnancy complications
The incidence of complications during pregnancy is higher in the elderly women than in the young women. For example, diseases such as hypertension, gestational diabetes and pregnancy complications will increase the risk of pregnant women and fetuses. Medical research shows that older women are prone to pregnancy induced hypertension, which may develop into pregnancy complications, such as pre eclampsia and eclampsia. In addition, older women are also prone to gestational diabetes, which will increase the risk of fetal macrosomia, premature delivery and birth defects.
In addition to the above complications, older women are also prone to pregnancy complications, such as placental insufficiency and fetal growth retardation. These complications will have adverse effects on the health and growth of the fetus. Therefore, the elderly pregnant women need to pay close attention to the pregnancy situation, carry out prenatal examination regularly, and carry out necessary treatment and intervention according to the doctor's recommendations.
Maternal health
Due to the decline of physiological function and relatively poor physical condition, the elderly women who give birth are prone to a series of health problems. For example, anemia, heart disease and osteoporosis are more likely to occur. These health problems will affect the maternal physical state and the intrauterine environment, thus affecting the growth and development of the fetus.
In addition, there are risks in the delivery process of elderly women. Due to the growth of age, the elasticity of maternal muscles and ligaments will be weakened, resulting in a more difficult delivery process. In addition, the elderly women also have a greater risk of cesarean section, and a higher proportion of women need cesarean section. Cesarean section itself will increase the recovery time and complication rate of puerpera.
Infant health
The health status of older babies is relatively poor. Research shows that older babies are more likely to have lower birth weight, and have a higher probability of congenital heart disease, cleft lip and palate and other birth defects. In addition, the egg quality of elderly mothers will also decline, increasing the risk of chromosomal abnormalities in infants. For example, the incidence of chromosome abnormalities such as Down syndrome is high.
In addition, due to the increasing age of mothers, the elderly infants face the risk of taking care of themselves for a longer time. This may affect the emotional and intellectual development of infants. Therefore, older babies need more attention and care to ensure their overall healthy development.
Family support
Women who have given birth at an advanced age are usually at the peak of their careers, with huge family responsibilities and work pressure. In addition, the elderly childbearing itself has risks and needs more care and support. Therefore, family support is crucial for elderly mothers. With the support of her family, the puerpera can better adjust their mentality, reduce pressure and enhance their physical quality. At the same time, family members can also provide more care and help for infants and promote their healthy growth.
summary
There are certain risks to the health of mothers and infants in the elderly childbirth. Pregnancy complications, maternal health, infant health and family support are important factors that affect the risk of elderly childbearing. Therefore, the elderly mothers and family members should fully understand the relevant risks before deciding to give birth to the elderly, and take necessary measures in advance to ensure the health and safety of mothers and babies.
