Risk of childbirth at an advanced age
With the development of society and people's pursuit of career and marriage, more and more women choose to postpone childbearing. However, women's fertility gradually declines with the increase of age, especially after the age of 42. This article will discuss whether it is worth taking risks from four aspects: birth difficulties, pregnancy complications, fetal malformation risk and psychological pressure.
Fertility difficulties
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and ovarian dysfunction in women are one of the main factors leading to fertility difficulties in the elderly. With the growth of age, the quality and quantity of women's ovaries will decline, and the quality of eggs will also become worse. Therefore, it will be more difficult for older women to conceive, which requires more time and effort. In addition, some chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension also affect women's fertility. Therefore, the birth at 42 years old is difficult.
In addition, the treatment of infertility is also a very tedious process. After the age of 40, the success rate of women is lower, which requires more attempts and assisted reproductive technologies, such as in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. This not only increases the economic burden, but also brings certain risks to the body.
In this case, elderly women need to carefully weigh the advantages and disadvantages of childbirth, and whether it is worth taking a risk to further try.
Pregnancy complications
With the growth of age, women may face more complications after pregnancy. For example, older women are more likely to suffer from pregnancy induced hypertension and pregnancy associated diabetes during pregnancy. These complications will increase the risk of mother and fetus, which may lead to premature delivery, low fetal weight and other serious complications.
In addition, older women are more likely to suffer from pregnancy complications such as pre eclampsia and oligohydramnios. These complications not only pose risks to the mother's health, but also may affect the life and development of the fetus.
Therefore, when considering elderly childbearing, we must carefully assess our own health status and consult professional doctors to determine whether our physical conditions are sufficient to deal with potential complications.
Risk of fetal malformation
There is also a close relationship between the elderly childbearing and the risk of fetal malformation. Studies have shown that children born to women over 35 years of age have a significantly increased risk of chromosomal abnormalities at birth, especially Down syndrome.
In addition, fetuses born to older women are more likely to have congenital malformations such as heart and neural tube. These abnormalities may have a significant impact on the quality of life and future development of children.
Therefore, considering the risk of fetal malformation, elderly women should fully understand the relevant information when discussing fertility decisions with doctors, and have a clear understanding of the situation they may face after childbirth.
Psychological pressure
Another important problem facing older women is psychological pressure. For some women who fail to give birth at an appropriate age, giving birth at an advanced age may be the last chance, so they may feel great pressure and anxiety.
In addition, elderly childbearing may also affect marital relations and family harmony. Fertility is a major decision for the whole family. Prospective parents need to fully communicate and negotiate to avoid conflicts and pressure.
To sum up, the risks of elder childbearing mainly focus on fertility difficulties, pregnancy complications, fetal malformation risks and psychological stress. Although giving birth at an advanced age may be a way to pursue personal dreams and happiness, when making decisions, individuals should treat them rationally, fully consider the actual situation of individuals and families, and make decisions under the guidance of professional doctors.
