Precautions for giving birth at an advanced age
With the social progress and economic development, more and more women choose to welcome their children in their old age. However, childbirth at an advanced age is different from pregnancy at a young age, which requires more caution and attention. The following is a detailed description of the precautions for elderly childbearing from the aspects of preparation before pregnancy, attention during pregnancy, choice of delivery mode and postpartum care.
1、 Preparation before pregnancy
1. Active physical examination: Before considering the elderly childbearing, women should actively carry out physical examination to ensure their health. Physical examination results include gynecological examination, blood routine examination, electrocardiogram, uterine ultrasound, etc. Chromosome microstructure examination and blood biochemical examination should also be carried out when necessary to exclude potential genetic disease risks and diseases.
2. Maintain a healthy lifestyle: a healthy lifestyle is essential for pregnancy. Women should keep enough sleep, eat reasonably, exercise moderately, and avoid smoking, drinking and contacting harmful substances.
3. Psychological preparation: Older children may face more psychological pressure. Women and their families should fully prepare for psychological changes and maintain a positive attitude.
2、 Attention during pregnancy
1. Regular antenatal examination: Older pregnant women should see a doctor on a regular basis and often have antenatal examination to ensure the health of the fetus. Generally, prenatal examination is conducted every 4 weeks, once every 2 weeks after 36 weeks of pregnancy, once every week after 38 weeks of pregnancy, as well as routine B ultrasound examination and Down's syndrome screening.
2. Supplementary nutrition: Older pregnant women need more nutrients during pregnancy, including protein, calcium, folic acid, etc. Reasonable diet structure and adequate nutrition are important guarantees to ensure the normal development of the fetus.
3. Pay attention to reasonable posture: elderly pregnant women should avoid standing or sitting for a long time in their daily life, especially in the late pregnancy, should pay attention to reasonable posture and keep comfortable.
3、 Delivery mode selection
1. Regularly check the condition of the mother and fetus: When the elderly pregnant women choose the delivery mode, the doctor will evaluate according to the specific conditions of the mother and fetus. If the mother and baby are in good condition, they can try natural childbirth; If there are potential risks or complications, the doctor may recommend cesarean section.
2. Stay in hospital for observation: Before and after delivery, older pregnant women may need longer observation time to ensure the safety of mother and baby, and timely deal with complications.
3. Selection of anesthesia mode: When choosing the anesthesia mode, the elderly pregnant women should fully communicate with the doctor, and choose the appropriate anesthesia mode according to their personal conditions to alleviate the pain during delivery.
4、 Postpartum care
1. Closely observe the postpartum situation: After the delivery of elderly women, they should closely observe, including wound healing, uterine involution, etc. Timely seek medical advice in case of abnormality.
2. Reasonably arrange the recovery period: older mothers need more rest and recovery time after childbirth. Family members should understand and support them, provide them with necessary help, and ensure that they get enough rest.
3. Maintain a healthy lifestyle: Postpartum elderly mothers should continue to maintain a healthy lifestyle, eat reasonably, exercise moderately, and avoid excessive fatigue.
Summary
Older childbearing needs more care and attention, especially from the aspects of preparation before pregnancy, attention during pregnancy, choice of delivery mode and postpartum care. Reasonable preparation before pregnancy, scientific management during pregnancy, appropriate delivery mode and appropriate postpartum care will help reduce risks and ensure the health of mothers and infants. When giving birth at an advanced age, it is recommended that women work closely with doctors to make detailed discussions and decisions according to their own conditions.
