Influence of childbirth over 35 years old on maternal and infant health

With the development of society, more and more women choose to have children again at the age of 35 and above. However, this trend of late childbearing may have some potential impacts on maternal and infant health. In this paper, we will explore the impact of childbirth over 35 years of age on maternal and infant health, and propose some ways to avoid risks.

1. Increased complications during pregnancy

Women over 35 years old face higher risks during pregnancy, including complications such as gestational diabetes, hypertension, sudden eclampsia and placental dysfunction. This is because with the growth of age, the female reproductive system and immune system function gradually decline, leading to a decline in pregnancy adaptability. In addition, women over the age of 35 may suffer from other chronic diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension, which will also increase the risk of complications.

In order to avoid these risks, women should have a pre pregnancy examination as early as possible before the age of 35 to understand their physical condition and potential risk factors. Regularly receive prenatal examination, and follow the doctor's advice for pregnancy management, including weight control, healthy diet, moderate exercise, etc.

2. Increased risk of birth defects

Women over 35 years of age may face a higher risk of birth defects. This is because the quality of female eggs decreases with age, and the rate of chromosomal abnormalities of eggs increases. The well-known example is Down syndrome, whose risk at the age of 35 is several times higher than that at the age of 20.

In order to reduce the risk of birth defects, it is recommended that women over 35 years of age should receive prenatal genetic counseling before pregnancy, understand their family genetic history, and carry out corresponding genetic tests. If there is a high risk in the examination results, you can choose assisted reproductive technologies such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) or gene screening to avoid the implantation of embryos with genetic defects.

3. Increase of delivery complications

Women over 35 years of age may face a higher risk of complications during childbirth. This is because women's uterus and pelvic muscles have gone through multiple pregnancies and deliveries. With age, these muscles and tissues will become loose, leading to increased risks of difficult delivery, uterine rupture, vaginal tears, etc.

In order to avoid these risks, women over 35 can choose to carry out prenatal rehabilitation training to improve the smooth degree of delivery by strengthening the pelvic floor muscles and pelvic muscles. In addition, it is necessary to strictly monitor the delivery process and timely intervene in the delivery process to ensure the safety of mothers and babies.

4. Postpartum nursing difficulties increase

Women over 35 years of age may face greater challenges in postpartum recovery. This is because the recovery ability of women over 35 years old is relatively poor, and the recovery rate after childbirth is slow. At the same time, for these women, the end of childbearing age is also more likely, and postpartum care and recuperation may be subject to age factors.

In order to help women over 35 years old better carry out postpartum recuperation, we recommend that they regularly take postpartum reexamination after childbirth to understand their recovery. In terms of diet and exercise, they should pay attention to balanced nutrition, moderate exercise and avoid overwork. At the same time, they can also seek guidance and help from doctors and professional postpartum rehabilitation teams to improve the quality and effect of postpartum recovery.

summary

Childbearing over 35 years old has a certain impact on maternal and infant health. Women are at a higher risk of complications during pregnancy, while fetuses are at an increased risk of birth defects. More complications may occur during childbirth, and postpartum recovery may also be subject to age factors. However, these risks can be reduced and the health level of mothers and babies can be improved by carrying out pre pregnancy inspection, genetic counseling, proper pregnancy and childbirth management, rehabilitation training and post natal care in advance.