Older childbearing: how old will affect health?
In modern society, with the improvement of people's living standards, more and more couples hope to have children later. However, women's fertility has a certain time limit, and the growth of age will have an impact on health. So, how many years old is considered to be the oldest child, which will have a negative impact on health? The following is a detailed description of physiological changes, pregnancy complications, newborn health and psychological factors.
Physiological changes
Age will lead to a series of changes in the female reproductive system. As women grow older, their ovarian function begins to decline, and the quality and quantity of eggs will also decrease. This will have a significant negative impact on ovulation and fertility, thus increasing the difficulty of pregnancy. In addition, the aging also makes the uterine mucosa become weak, which is prone to ectopic pregnancy and other complications. Therefore, the risk of pregnancy for women over 35 years old is significantly increased.
In addition, increasing age will lead to more gene mutations in women. The study found that the incidence of chromosomal abnormalities and congenital malformations in infants born to elderly mothers was higher than that of ordinary mothers. These gene mutations may lead to a series of physical and intellectual problems in infants, increasing the risk of birth defects.
In addition, the growth of female age will also affect the recovery after childbirth. With the growth of age, the recovery speed of women's body becomes slower, and the ability of waste discharge also decreases. This will lead to more infection, bleeding and other complications, prolong the recovery period, and have a negative impact on maternal health.
Pregnancy complications
Older childbearing will increase the risk of complications for pregnant women. Age increases the probability of women suffering from pregnancy complications such as pregnancy induced hypertension and pregnancy induced diabetes. These complications not only pose a threat to the health of pregnant women, but also have a negative impact on the health of the fetus.
In addition, elderly childbearing will increase the risk of miscarriage and premature delivery during pregnancy. As the elasticity of the uterus decreases, the uterine environment becomes unsuitable for the growth and development of the fetus, which is easy to lead to abortion during pregnancy. At the same time, aging will also lead to placental aging, which will affect the ability of the fetus to supply oxygen and nutrition, thus increasing the risk of premature delivery.
In addition, elderly childbearing will also increase the possibility of cesarean section. With the growth of age, women's pelvic muscles, pelvic ligaments and other tissues gradually relax, which further reduces the low success rate of vaginal delivery. Therefore, it is easier for elderly women to deliver by cesarean section, which increases the risk of delivery and the difficulty of recovery.
Newborn health
Older childbearing will have a certain impact on the health of newborns. Age increases the risk of birth defects. Research shows that the babies born to elderly mothers are more likely to suffer from Down's syndrome, congenital heart disease and other genetic diseases than ordinary mothers. These birth defects have a serious impact on the long-term health and quality of life of infants.
In addition, giving birth at an advanced age also increases the risk of low birth weight. Age will decrease the placental function and affect the normal growth and development of the fetus. This may lead to low birth weight, which has a negative impact on the health of infants and increases infant mortality.
In addition, the elderly childbearing will also affect the development of the infant's immune system. The study found that infants born to elderly mothers are more likely to suffer from asthma, allergy and other immune diseases than ordinary mothers. This may be because the immune system of the elderly parturient is weak and cannot provide adequate immune protection for the fetus.
psychological factor
Older childbearing will also have a certain impact on the mental health of couples. The growing age makes couples face greater pressure on childbearing. For women, age growth means fertility decline, which is easy to lead to anxiety and self blame; For men, psychological pressure mainly comes from worries about family responsibilities and children's education. These psychological pressures may have a negative impact on the relationship and mental health of couples.
In addition, the elderly childbearing also increases the burden of childcare and fatigue of couples. As a result of age growth, one or both of the husband and wife may have had some professional achievements, and the higher economic pressure makes them need more time and energy to raise children. This may lead to the weakening of the intimate relationship between the couple and increase their anxiety and fatigue.
Summary
To sum up, elderly childbearing will have a certain impact on health. Physiological changes reduce women's fertility and increase the risk of pregnancy difficulties and birth defects. Pregnancy complications increase the health risks and delivery difficulties of pregnant women. Newborn health is affected by birth defects, low birth weight and incomplete immune system development. In addition, the elderly childbearing will also have a certain impact on the psychological health of couples. Therefore, when considering elderly childbearing, couples should fully understand these risks and make reasonable decisions under the guidance of doctors.
