Does childbirth at the age of 35 increase the risk of premature delivery?

With the development of modern society, more and more women choose to postpone childbearing until after the age of 35. However, some studies have shown that late pregnant women increase the risk of premature delivery. This article will elaborate on this issue from the aspects of physiological changes, health status of pregnant women, health problems of infants and related research results.

Physiological changes

After the age of 35, the quality and quantity of eggs begin to decline, which may lead to difficulty in pregnancy and increased risk of embryo malformation. In addition, the thickness and quality of endometrium may also decline, affecting the implantation and development of embryos. These physiological changes may increase the risk of premature delivery.

Down syndrome is one of the age-related chromosomal abnormalities. The risk of Down syndrome in women over 35 years old is much higher than that in young women. The disease is one of the common causes of mental retardation and physical retardation, and it is also associated with premature delivery.

In addition, increasing age may also increase the risk of pregnant women suffering from diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. These health problems increase the risk of premature delivery during pregnancy.

Health status of pregnant women

Pregnant women over 35 years old often face more health problems during pregnancy. They may experience more physical discomfort and fatigue during pregnancy, which may increase the risk of premature delivery. At the same time, their immune system and physical function may also decline, and their resistance to disease may be weakened, which may lead to infection and premature delivery.

Compared with young pregnant women, pregnant women over 35 years old may have some differences in lifestyle and eating habits. Poor eating habits, lack of exercise, mental stress and other factors may increase the risk of premature delivery.

In addition, some other potential health problems, such as thyroid dysfunction, cardiovascular disease, may also increase the risk of premature delivery.

Health problems of infants

Compared with young mothers, babies born to mothers over 35 are likely to face more health problems. These problems include congenital heart disease, Down's syndrome, etc. These diseases are associated with premature delivery. In addition, babies born to mothers over 35 years of age may have potential problems in growth and development, which may require more medical intervention.

Babies born to mothers over 35 years of age may also face a higher risk of death. According to research data, the infant mortality rate of mothers over 35 years old is significantly higher than that of infants born to young mothers.

Research results

A large number of studies have shown that pregnant women over 35 years old are more likely to give birth prematurely than young pregnant women. For example, a study conducted from a hospital shows that the risk of premature delivery for women over 35 years old is 30% higher than that for women between 20 and 29 years old. Similar conclusions are supported by the results of other studies.

In addition, a study conducted in a famous hospital also found that although more prenatal health care measures were taken by pregnant women over 35 years old, the premature delivery rate was still high. This result further proves the view that late pregnant women face a higher risk of premature delivery.

Summary

To sum up, childbirth of pregnant women over 35 years old will increase the risk of premature delivery. Physiological changes, health status of pregnant women, health problems of infants and relevant research results all support this view. Therefore, for women over 35 years old, it is very important to consider the risk of premature delivery. Before preparing for pregnancy, doctors should be consulted and appropriate measures should be taken to prevent premature delivery.