What is an elderly puerpera?
Older women refer to women aged 35 years and above, who have some potential risks and difficulties during pregnancy and childbirth. However, many medical institutions and doctors did not reach an agreement when determining the age limit for elderly mothers. Some regions define women aged 35 and above as elderly mothers, while others include women aged 30 and above.
How to determine the age limit of elderly women?
It is a controversial issue to determine the age limit of elderly women, which involves many factors such as medicine, society and culture. Here are some common methods:
1. Statistical method of fertility rate: The statistical data of fertility rate is a common reference to determine the age limit of elderly mothers. According to statistics, female fertility began to decline after the age of 30, and declined sharply after the age of 35. Therefore, women aged 30 and above are included in the category of elderly mothers in some regions.
2. Medical factors: medical research shows that women aged 35 and above will face some health risks during pregnancy and childbirth, such as uterine fibroids, polycystic ovary syndrome, hypertension and diabetes. Therefore, there is a medical basis for taking the age of 35 as the age limit for elderly mothers.
3. Social and cultural factors: different regions and cultures have different definitions of elderly mothers. In some areas, women may face certain social pressure if they are still childless after the age of 30. Therefore, some medical institutions and doctors regard women aged 30 and above as elderly mothers to meet social and cultural needs.
Risks and difficulties of elderly women
Older mothers face certain fertility risks and difficulties, including:
1. Fertility decline: the number and quality of female eggs will decline with age, thus increasing ovulation difficulty, pregnancy difficulty and abortion risk.
2. Increased risk of pregnancy complications: Older women are more prone to complications such as pregnancy induced hypertension, gestational diabetes, fetal position abnormalities, intrauterine growth retardation, etc.
3. Increased maternal health risks: Older women will increase the risk of diseases and complications during childbirth, such as postpartum hemorrhage, infection and surgery.
How to reduce the risks and difficulties of elderly mothers?
Although the elderly mothers face some risks and difficulties, their risks can be reduced through the following measures:
1. Regular physical examination: The elderly puerpera should regularly carry out a comprehensive physical examination, including the examination of heart, liver, kidney and other organ functions, so as to find potential health problems as soon as possible.
2. Balanced nutrition: The elderly puerpera should maintain good eating habits and take adequate vitamins, minerals and proteins to promote the healthy development of the fetus.
3. Reasonably arrange the birth time: The elderly mothers should reasonably arrange the birth time according to their own physical conditions and the doctor's suggestions to reduce the risk of pregnancy and childbirth.
Summary
There is no uniform age limit for elderly women, and different regions and cultures have different definitions. The determination of the age limit for elderly women is often based on fertility statistics, medical factors and socio-cultural factors. Older women face risks and difficulties such as decreased fertility, increased risk of pregnancy complications and increased risk of maternal health. However, through regular physical examination, balanced nutrition and reasonable arrangement of childbearing time and other measures, the risk of elderly mothers can be reduced.
