Physiological characteristics of elderly childbearing
With the progress of society and the development of medical technology, more and more women choose to postpone childbearing. Women who are still pregnant when they are over 35 years old are called senior pregnant women. The physiological characteristics of elderly childbearing are mainly shown in the following four aspects.
1. Decreased ovarian function
With the growth of age, the ovarian function of women begins to decline gradually, and both the quantity and quality will decrease. The number of eggs in the ovary is limited. After many years of menstrual cycle, the number of eggs will gradually be exhausted. At the same time, the quality of eggs will also decline, which is prone to chromosomal abnormalities and instability, increasing the risk of pregnant women and fetuses.
2. Irregular menstrual cycle
With the growth of age, women's menstrual cycle gradually becomes irregular. The decline of ovarian function leads to unstable ovarian hormone secretion, irregular menstrual cycle, prolonged or shortened menstrual period, irregular cycle, and even long-term amenorrhea. Irregular menstrual cycle makes it difficult for older pregnant women to accurately judge their ovulation time, increasing the difficulty of pregnancy.
3. Increased risk of illness for pregnant women
Older pregnant women have a higher risk of disease than younger pregnant women due to aging and declining function of their body organs. For example, older pregnant women are more likely to suffer from complications such as gestational diabetes, pregnancy induced hypertension, premature delivery, and placental dysfunction. These complications will not only affect the health of pregnant women, but also may have a negative impact on the growth and development of the fetus.
4. Increased risk of delivery
Older pregnant women face more risks during childbirth. The strength of uterine muscles decreased, and the difficulty of delivery increased; The mucosa of the soft birth canal is thin and easy to tear; Pelvic bone will also age, affecting the smooth progress of delivery. These physiological characteristics make the delivery risk of elderly pregnant women relatively high, and they need more medical support.
Medical support required by elderly childbearing
Older childbearing has a higher demand for medical support, and doctors and hospitals need to provide support in the following aspects.
1. Family planning and consultation
Before giving birth at an advanced age, women should first have a comprehensive physical examination and assessment, including ovarian function, uterine health, basic diseases, etc. Doctors can provide advice and guidance according to personal conditions, formulate reasonable birth plans, how to increase the probability of pregnancy, how to reduce the risk of complications, etc.
2. Fertility process monitoring
After pregnancy, doctors need to monitor and check the elderly pregnant women regularly to ensure the health of the fetus and the safety of the pregnant women themselves. The monitoring contents include the screening and management of fetal development, maternal health, gestational diabetes and hypertension, etc. This can help doctors find and deal with problems in time and reduce complications.
3. Personalized medical care
Older pregnant women need more personalized medical care. Doctors should formulate special obstetric care programs according to the conditions of pregnant women, and provide personalized drug treatment, nutrition guidance, etc. to ensure the health of pregnant women and fetuses.
4. Delivery and postpartum care
For elderly pregnant women, the risks during delivery are relatively high, and doctors and nurses need to provide more careful monitoring and care. Doctors need to pay close attention to the vital signs of pregnant women and the situation of the fetus, and respond to possible complications and problems in the labor process in a timely manner. After delivery, doctors and nurses also need to provide post natal examination and care to ensure the health of mothers and babies.
Summary
The elderly childbearing has obvious physiological characteristics for women. With the increase of age, the ovarian function decreases, the menstrual cycle is irregular, and the risk of disease and childbirth increases. The elderly childbirth needs medical support, including birth planning and consultation, birth process monitoring, personalized medical care, and delivery and postpartum care. The support and care of doctors and hospitals are crucial to improving the health of elderly pregnant women and fetuses.
