Does childbirth at the age of 35 increase the probability of maternal complications?

In the past few decades, with the social changes and the enhancement of women's desire to pursue career, more and more women choose to marry late and have children late, that is, they begin to conceive after the age of 35. However, some studies have shown that pregnant women over the age of 35 face a higher risk of complications. This article will elaborate on four aspects: age-related physiological changes, genetic risks, pregnancy diseases and delivery risks.

Age related physiological changes

With the growth of age, a series of physiological changes will take place in the female reproductive system. Age will lead to the decline of ovarian function and egg quality, thus reducing the pregnancy rate. In addition, pregnant women after the age of 35 are more likely to suffer from pregnancy related diseases such as pregnancy induced hypertension and gestational diabetes. These physiological changes increase the risk of complications for pregnant women.

For example, research shows that pregnant women over 35 are twice as likely to suffer from hypertension as those under 30. Hypertension in pregnancy will increase the incidence of complications such as pre eclampsia, preterm delivery, and intrauterine fetal dysplasia.

In addition, pregnant women over 35 years of age have a significantly increased risk of gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes not only increases the risk of complications such as fetal macrosomia and fetal respiratory distress syndrome, but also increases the risk of type 2 diabetes in the future.

Genetic risk

With the increase of age, the probability of genetic abnormalities in female eggs will also increase. Female eggs are formed from the embryonic stage, and the quality of eggs may decline with age. This leads to an increased risk of chromosomal abnormalities, such as Down syndrome and other chromosomal abnormalities.

In fact, the risk of Down syndrome in women over 35 years of age is many times higher than that in women under 30 years of age. Down syndrome is a common chromosomal abnormality, and patients have mental and physical development disorders. In addition, pregnant women over 35 years old are also prone to have other children with chromosomal abnormalities.

Although modern medical technology can detect genetic abnormalities early through prenatal gene detection, the genetic risk brought by age growth is still a major factor in the increased probability of complications for pregnant women over 35 years old.

Pregnancy disease

Pregnant women over 35 years old are more likely to suffer from some pregnancy diseases, such as pre eclampsia, anemia and amniotic fluid embolism. These diseases increase the risk of complications for pregnant women.

Preeclampsia is a common pregnancy disease, mainly manifested as hypertension and proteinuria. It can cause damage to the kidney, liver and blood system of pregnant women, and increase the risk of premature delivery and major congenital malformations of the fetus.

Pregnant women over 35 are also more likely to suffer from anemia during pregnancy. Anemia in pregnant women will lead to fetal hypoxia, fatigue and decreased immunity, increasing the risk of premature delivery, fetal dysplasia and postpartum hemorrhage.

Amniotic fluid embolism is a serious acute complication. Pregnant women over 35 years old have a relatively high risk of disease. Amniotic fluid embolism can lead to pulmonary embolism and cardiac dysfunction. Higher gestational age will increase the incidence of this disease.

Delivery risk

Pregnant women over the age of 35 will also face some risks during childbirth. Age will lead to the decline of the elasticity of uterine muscles, making the delivery process more difficult. In addition, pregnant women over 35 years old are more likely to suffer from placental abruption, postpartum hemorrhage and other complications.

Placental abruption is a dangerous obstetric complication, and its incidence is significantly increased in older pregnant women. Placental abruption can lead to fetal distress, prolonged labor and maternal bleeding.

In addition, the risk of postpartum hemorrhage in pregnant women over 35 years old is also significantly increased. Postpartum hemorrhage is a serious complication. Early identification and timely treatment are essential for the protection of mother and infant life.

Summary

To sum up, pregnant women over 35 years old face a higher risk of complications. Age related physiological changes, genetic risks, pregnancy diseases and delivery risks will increase the incidence of such risks. Therefore, for women over 35 years old, they should carefully consider and fully understand the relevant health risks during family planning.