Which age group of women need to pay attention to the greatest risk of elderly childbearing?

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What age group of women need to pay attention to the greatest risk of childbirth at an advanced age?

With the change of lifestyle and the increase of social pressure, more and more women postpone family planning to a later age. However, the elderly childbearing also brings a series of risks and challenges, especially for women of which age, they need to pay special attention to these risks. In this article, we will elaborate on the risks of elder childbearing from four aspects and provide some suggestions.

1. Decrease of fertility potential

Women's fertility usually declines with age. Before the age of 30, women's fertility is relatively good, but with the growth of age, the ovarian reserve gradually decreases, and the quality of eggs will also decline. A study found that among women over 35 years old, the pregnancy rate per month was only 5-10%, while among women over 40 years old, the proportion dropped to 1-2%. Therefore, women in this age group should be aware of the risk of fertility decline when considering the elderly childbearing.

In addition, the increasing age of women may also increase the risk of miscarriage and chromosomal abnormalities. With the increase of age, the risk of chromosomal abnormalities in embryos will also increase, including common chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome. Therefore, women in this age group need to carefully consider the risks brought about by older childbearing.

2. Increased risk of complications during pregnancy

With the growth of age, women face more health risks and complications during pregnancy. For example, older pregnant women are more likely to suffer from hypertension, diabetes and pregnancy complications. A study found that pregnant women over 35 years old are more likely to suffer from pregnancy induced hypertension and pre eclampsia than those under 30 years old. In addition, older pregnant women are more likely to suffer from intrauterine growth retardation, placental dysfunction and fetal distress.

Therefore, women in this age group should be aware of the increased risk of complications during pregnancy when considering older childbearing, and conduct a comprehensive health assessment and consultation before pregnancy.

3. Increased risk of birth defects

As women grow older, the risk of birth defects increases. A study found that babies born to pregnant women over the age of 35 have a significantly increased risk of having certain congenital defects. Common congenital defects include cleft lip and palate, neural tube defects and heart malformations. Therefore, women in this age group need to understand the increased risk of birth defects of elderly pregnant women, and carry out genetic counseling and screening before pregnancy.

4. Psychological pressure and shortened childbearing age

Older childbearing not only brings physical risks, but also psychological pressure to women. With the growth of age, women may feel the pressure from society and family, especially when facing the pressure of marriage and family planning. In addition, the elderly childbearing will also shorten women's childbearing age, thus increasing the urgency and anxiety of family planning.

To sum up, women over 35 years of age need to pay special attention to the risks brought about by elderly childbearing. From the perspective of declining fertility potential, increasing risk of complications during pregnancy, increasing risk of birth defects, psychological pressure and shortening of childbearing age, older childbearing needs more careful and prudent consideration. If women plan to postpone childbearing to a later age, it is recommended that they consult doctors in advance for comprehensive health assessment and consultation to reduce risks and make wise decisions.