The influence of 37 year old childbirth on the risk of maternal and infant complications

With the development of society and the change of people's consciousness, more and more women choose to give birth at a later age. However, some studies have shown that childbirth at the age of 37 may increase the risk of maternal and infant complications. This article will elaborate on whether 37 year old childbirth will increase the risk of maternal and infant complications from the aspects of physiological changes, pregnancy complications, postpartum complications and infant health.

Physiological changes

With the increase of age, the number and quality of female eggs will gradually decrease. After the age of 37, the number and quality of female eggs will decrease sharply. The reduced number and quality of eggs will increase the difficulty of pregnancy and increase the risk of chromosomal abnormalities or congenital defects. In addition, women's intrauterine environment will also change, which may lead to increased risk of fetal dysplasia or abortion.

In addition, the hormone levels in women will also change with age. Ovarian function gradually declines and estrogen secretion decreases, which may lead to endometrium unsuitable for embryo implantation and increase the risk of early abortion. At the same time, women's sensitivity to pregnancy related hormones has also declined after the age of 37, which may lead to an increase in the incidence of pregnancy related complications.

*After the age of 37, the metabolism and immune function of the female body gradually declined. This may increase the risk of gestational diabetes, pregnancy induced hypertension, and other complications of pregnancy.

Pregnancy complications

Women who give birth at the age of 37 are more likely to have complications during pregnancy, such as gestational diabetes, gestational hypertension and pre eclampsia. These complications may increase the health risks of mothers and fetuses. The development of the fetus may be affected, or even lead to premature delivery. Therefore, pregnant women over 37 years old need to more closely monitor the occurrence of complications during pregnancy, and actively carry out prenatal care and management.

In addition, older pregnant women may also face the risk of complications such as oligohydramnios and placenta previa. These complications may affect the oxygen supply and nutrition of the fetus, and increase the risk of infant growth retardation and other problems.

postpartum complications

Women who give birth at the age of 37 may also face the risk of some complications after childbirth. For example, the risk of postpartum hemorrhage may increase, which may be caused by the decrease of uterine contractility. In addition, some studies have found that older mothers are more likely to have mental health problems such as depression after childbirth, which may be related to life pressure and difficulties in physical recovery.

In addition, mothers over the age of 37 may encounter difficulties in recovering their physical strength and coping with the pressure of caring for their babies. Therefore, the recovery period during pregnancy and postpartum may be longer, requiring more support and care.

Infant health

Babies born to older pregnant women may also face some health problems. For example, these infants may be more likely to suffer from congenital heart disease, cleft lip and palate and other congenital defects. In addition, the infants of elderly pregnant women may also face the risk of growth retardation, cognitive development backwardness and other problems.

Although childbirth at the age of 37 may increase the risk of maternal and infant complications, it does not mean that every pregnant woman over the age of 37 will have problems. Some scientific studies have shown that if pregnant women maintain good living habits, regularly receive prenatal examination and management, and actively participate in prenatal eugenics and pregnancy care, the risk of complications can be reduced.

Summary

To sum up, 37 year old pregnant women may face some risks, including physiological changes, complications during pregnancy, postpartum complications and infant health problems. However, this does not mean that every pregnant woman over the age of 37 will encounter these problems. The probability of these risks can be effectively reduced by actively participating in prenatal examination and management, maintaining good living habits, and reasonably planning pregnancy care. Therefore, 37 year old pregnant women should actively cooperate with doctors' suggestions, strengthen self-management, and ensure the health of mothers and babies.