The risks of childbirth at the age of 39
Nowadays, more and more women choose to delay pregnancy, and some women may only consider having children at the age of 39. However, the elderly childbearing may be accompanied by a series of risks and challenges. This article will elaborate on the risks of childbirth at the age of 39 from four aspects: physiological changes, risks of pregnancy and childbirth, fetal abnormalities and psychological pressure.
1、 Physiological changes
With the growth of age, the female reproductive system gradually ages. The number and quality of eggs will decrease with the decline of ovarian function. This makes the 39 year old woman's probability of pregnancy relatively low. At the same time, women's endometrium will gradually become thinner, increasing the risk of early abortion. In addition, women's ovarian reserve function is weakened, which may lead to ovulation dysfunction, infertility or recurrent miscarriage.
In addition, 39 year old pregnant women are also prone to pregnancy complications such as hypertension and diabetes of expectant mothers during pregnancy. The risk of these physiological changes and complications means that 39 year old pregnant women who give birth need closer monitoring and health management.
2、 Maternity risk
Women who have given birth at the age of 39 have a certain risk of pregnancy and childbirth. First, these women are more likely to suffer from pregnancy induced hypertension or gestational diabetes during pregnancy. These two diseases will have adverse effects on the mother and fetus, increasing the risk of premature delivery and macrosomia.
In addition, 39 year old pregnant women also have a high probability of complications such as abnormal fetal position, placental abruption and premature rupture of membranes during pregnancy, which requires timely diagnosis and treatment to reduce risks. For women who need cesarean section during pregnancy, the operation risk of 39 year old pregnant women is higher than that of young pregnant women.
3、 Fetal abnormality
There is a certain risk of fetal abnormalities in childbirth at the age of 39. With the growth of female age, the probability of chromosome abnormality will also increase. One of the most common is Down syndrome (trisomy 21 syndrome). This chromosomal abnormality will lead to mental retardation and abnormal appearance of children.
For 39 year old expectant mothers, non-invasive prenatal testing, such as Tang Sian or non-invasive genomic DNA testing, should be carried out as early as possible to detect fetal abnormalities and make better choices.
4、 Psychological pressure
Women who give birth at the age of 39 often face psychological pressure. On the one hand, these women are often under the dual pressure of family and career. They have to take care of their children and deal with various responsibilities in family and work. On the other hand, the older the pregnant women are, the more obvious their reaction and physical discomfort during pregnancy may be, which will bring them more pain.
Therefore, women who have given birth at the age of 39 need to actively cope with psychological pressure, seek support from family and society, and reasonably arrange their time and energy to maintain a good mentality and mental health.
summary
To sum up, birth at the age of 39 has many risks, such as physiological changes, risks of pregnancy and childbirth, fetal abnormalities and psychological stress. Therefore, women who are ready to give birth at the age of 39 need to have adequate preparation and planning, regular physical examination, strengthen health management, and receive prenatal examination and consultation in a timely manner. At the same time, they also need to actively cope with psychological pressure, seek support from family and society, and maintain a good mentality and mental health.
