Impact on heart health
The aging of women will cause many physiological changes, especially in the heart. The higher risk for women after age 35 includes atherosclerosis, hypertension and heart disease. These heart health problems may have adverse effects on women's fertility and maternal and infant health.
First of all, with the growth of age, women's heart function gradually declines, myocardial contractility weakens, and the heartbeat becomes irregular. This will reduce the oxygen supply of the fetus in the womb and increase the probability of premature delivery and low birth weight. At the same time, women face greater heart load during pregnancy. If they have heart problems, they may lead to serious complications.
Secondly, elderly pregnant women are more likely to suffer from chronic diseases such as hypertension or diabetes, which are closely related to heart disease. Hypertension and diabetes can increase the risk of pre eclampsia and placental abruption. These complications may cause the pregnant woman to have excessive cardiac pressure, which will further damage the cardiac function.
In addition, older pregnant women need to work hard for a long time to get pregnant. They have experienced many ovulation and hormonal stages of a long cycle. Such pressure is also a test of heart health. Excessive heart load may lead to myocardial fatigue and aggravate the risk of heart disease.
Impact on uterine health
With the growth of age, the health of women's uterus will also be affected, which will have a negative impact on the pregnancy of children.
First, women's risk of uterine fibroids increases with age. Myoma is a benign uterine tumor, which will lead to abnormal endometrial thickness and affect the implantation of embryos. At the same time, myoma may cause muscle contraction in the uterine muscle layer, bringing pain and abortion risk to pregnant women.
Secondly, female ovarian function declines with age, egg quality declines, and follicular dysplasia. This leads to more difficult pregnancies and higher rates of spontaneous abortions. In addition, older pregnant women may face higher risks of placental abruption and placental dysfunction, which are closely related to uterine health.
Finally, the uterus that has undergone multiple deliveries may become more vulnerable in the body of older pregnant women. It may lead to weak uterine wall and muscle weakness, thus increasing the risk of uterine rupture and postpartum hemorrhage.
Impact on pregnancy complications
With the increase of age, the risk of pregnancy complications will also increase, which will have adverse effects on the health of pregnant women and fetuses.
First, older pregnant women are more likely to suffer from complications such as pre eclampsia and pregnancy induced hypertension. These complications will increase the risk of pregnant women, which may lead to fetal hypoxia, premature delivery and low birth weight.
Secondly, older pregnant women have a higher risk of diabetes and gestational diabetes, which is related to age-related insulin resistance and hormone changes. These diabetes may lead to macrosomia, fetal ectopic islet cell proliferation and conditions of systemic overgrowth, increasing the risk of complications at birth.
In addition, older pregnant women also face higher risks of placental abruption, placental insufficiency and fetal distress. These complications may reduce the blood supply of the fetus and increase the risk of birth defects and mortality.
Impact on postpartum recovery
The postpartum recovery process of older pregnant women may be slower and more difficult than that of younger pregnant women.
First of all, in the process of delivery, older pregnant women may be more prone to postpartum hemorrhage due to uterine fragility, cardiac function decline and other reasons. Postpartum hemorrhage will not only lead to hemorrhagic shock, but also may lead to maternal physical failure, affecting physical recovery and milk secretion.
Secondly, the discharge of lochia may be delayed in elderly pregnant women due to problems such as uterine muscle weakness. The retention of lochia in the uterus will increase the risk of infection and difficulty in uterine involution. The retention of lochia can also lead to pelvic congestion, pelvic inflammation, abdominal pain and other uncomfortable symptoms.
Finally, it will take a longer time for the elderly women to recover their physical functions, which may require a longer recovery period. During this period, puerpera need more rest and nutrition to promote recovery and meet the needs of milk secretion.
Summary
The body of elderly pregnant women has a series of adverse effects on pregnancy and delivery. The decline of heart health, uterine problems, pregnancy complications and difficulties in postpartum recovery are all challenges faced by older pregnant women. Therefore, we should fully understand these risks, plan the pregnancy plan in advance, actively improve our lifestyle, regularly check our health, and consult with doctors to ensure the safety and health of mothers and babies.
