The risk of elderly childbearing on mothers and infants
With the change of modern lifestyle and the improvement of medical conditions, the phenomenon of elderly childbearing is gradually increasing. However, elderly mothers face a series of health risks, while infants may also bear additional risks. This article will discuss the risks of old age childbirth to mothers and babies from many aspects.
1. Increased risk of complications during pregnancy
Older women are more likely to have a series of complications during pregnancy, such as hypertension, gestational diabetes, placental abruption, etc. Due to the decline of physical functions and changes in hormone levels, these complications pose a high risk to maternal and fetal health. For example, hypertension may lead to severe pregnancy induced hypertension syndrome in pregnant women, affecting the growth and development of the fetus.
In addition, older women also face higher risks of miscarriage and premature delivery. As the age increases, the ovarian function gradually weakens, and the quality and quantity of eggs also gradually decline, which is easy to lead to abortion and premature birth.
Therefore, elderly pregnant women need to pay close attention to their physical conditions during pregnancy, actively prevent and treat complications, and regularly conduct prenatal examination and fetal monitoring to reduce risks.
2. Increased risk of birth defects
Older mothers have a higher risk of birth defects when giving birth to babies. Research shows that the children of older pregnant women are more likely to suffer from chromosome abnormalities and other genetic diseases. The most famous example is Down syndrome, whose risk is related to the age of pregnant women.
In addition, the decline in the quality of the embryo of the elderly parturient women is likely to lead to problems such as embryo implantation failure, embryo stop development, and thus increase the risk of abortion.
Therefore, the elderly pregnant women should consult with the doctor in detail before planning their pregnancy, and may carry out genetic testing to understand their own and partner's genetic status, assess the risk of disease, and make reasonable decisions.
3. Increased risk of delivery complications
Older women faced more risk of complications during childbirth than younger women. For example, due to the weakening of the elasticity of uterine muscles and ligaments, older women are more likely to have problems such as uterine contraction dysfunction and abnormal placental implantation, which may lead to dystocia and postpartum hemorrhage.
In addition, due to the limitations of physical conditions, elderly women may need to have an emergency caesarean section. Cesarean section itself has certain risks, such as infection, bleeding, thrombosis, etc., and may have a certain impact on the recovery of mothers and the adaptability of newborns.
Therefore, experienced doctors and nurses are required to accompany the elderly women throughout the delivery process to ensure the safety of mothers and fetuses.
4. Increased risk of parental rearing ability and family stability
Older mothers may face greater life pressure and difficulties in raising children due to their older age. With the growth of age, human function gradually declines. Senile diseases and economic problems may affect parents' ability to support. In addition, because most of the elderly births are unplanned, the stability of the family may face challenges, which will have a certain impact on the growth and development of children.
Therefore, the elderly mothers and families need to fully consider economic, psychological and family stability factors before family planning, and make preparations as soon as possible to ensure the good growth and development of their children.
Summary
The risks of elderly childbirth to mothers and infants mainly include increased risks of complications during pregnancy, increased risks of birth defects, increased risks of delivery complications, and increased risks of parental rearing ability and family stability. These risks are closely related to the self conditions and physiological conditions of the elderly women, and need to be paid attention to and responded to by medical staff and family members. Therefore, for couples who plan to give birth at an advanced age, they should consult doctors in advance, comprehensively assess their physical and genetic conditions, and make corresponding preparations to reduce risks and ensure the health of mothers and infants.
