Elderly childbearing refers to the pregnancy and childbearing of women in the age range of 35 years and above. With the progress of society and technology, more and more women choose to postpone childbearing in order to pursue career or other personal goals. However, the elderly childbearing has a certain impact on the safety of mothers and infants. This article will elaborate on this impact from different aspects.
1. Health of pregnant women
With the growth of age, women's physical functions gradually decline. Older pregnant women face higher risks during pregnancy, such as hypertension, diabetes, placental insufficiency, etc. These diseases will not only cause health hazards to pregnant women themselves, but also may affect the development of the fetus. Therefore, older pregnant women need to receive prenatal examination more frequently and take corresponding treatment measures to ensure their own and fetal health.
In addition, older pregnant women face higher genetic risk. The quality of female eggs decreases with age, and chromosomal abnormalities, such as Down syndrome, are prone to occur. The birth rate of these abnormal fetuses is also relatively high. Therefore, the elderly pregnant women need to carry out relevant genetic counseling and inspection, and strengthen the screening and monitoring of the fetus.
Older pregnant women generally need to give birth in specific hospitals, such as XX hospital in this city. The hospital has a special team of obstetrics and gynecology experts, which can provide all-round medical security for elderly pregnant women.
2. Delivery risk
Older pregnant women face certain risks during childbirth. Due to aging, the elasticity of uterus, vagina and pelvic floor muscles decreases, which may lead to increased difficulty in delivery, prolonged labor process, insufficient labor and other problems. In addition, elderly pregnant women are more likely to have complications during delivery, such as fetal distress, placental abruption, etc., which may require emergency cesarean section.
In order to ensure the safety of elderly pregnant women and fetuses, professional medical personnel are required to track and monitor the whole process of delivery, so that any problems can be found and handled in a timely manner. XX Hospital is equipped with advanced delivery equipment and professional obstetric team, which can minimize the risk of delivery of elderly pregnant women.
3. Newborn health
The elderly childbearing also has a certain impact on the health of newborns. Research shows that babies born to older pregnant women are more likely to have problems such as low birth weight, premature delivery, and deformity. These problems may have long-term effects on the growth and health of infants.
In order to prevent and treat these problems, elderly mothers need to take care of their newborns more carefully. Hospitals often provide additional postpartum guidance and support to help mothers properly feed and care for their babies. At the same time, regular follow-up and monitoring are also critical, as well as early detection and treatment of potential health problems.
4. Mental health
Older childbearing may bring greater psychological pressure to women. Women may face pressure and doubts from family, society, relatives and friends, such as "what kind of children do you have when you are too old". These negative effects may have a negative impact on the mental health of pregnant women and also affect the healthy growth of the fetus.
For elderly pregnant women, good psychological support and counseling are very important. Hospitals usually set up psychological counseling departments to provide professional psychological counseling services to help pregnant women relieve stress and adjust their emotions, so as to ensure the safety and health of mothers and infants.
To sum up, the elderly childbearing has a certain impact on the safety of mothers and infants. Pregnant women's health, delivery risks, newborn health and mental health need more attention and careful treatment. Medical institutions should provide professional services and support for elderly pregnant women to ensure the safety and health of mothers and babies.
