What are the chances of giving birth at an advanced age?
With the development of society and the progress of medical technology, more and more couples choose to delay childbearing to welcome new life at the advanced age. Although there are certain risks, there are also many opportunities and choices. This article will discuss the opportunity of elder childbearing and the corresponding hospitals from different perspectives.
1、 Opportunities brought by technological progress
With the continuous progress of medical technology, the opportunities for elderly childbearing also increase. A common technique is in vitro fertilization embryo transfer (IVF-ET). This technique increases the chance of successful pregnancy by fertilizing a female egg and a male sperm in the laboratory, and then transplanting the fertilized egg into a female uterus. In many general hospitals in large cities, such as Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, there are professional birth centers that provide IVF-ET technology and related consulting services.
In addition, genetic diagnosis technology also provides opportunities for elderly childbearing. Embryos with genetic diseases or chromosomal abnormalities can be screened by genetic testing of embryos or fetuses. This technology can help couples choose healthy embryos and reduce the risk of birth defects. The Gene Diagnosis Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences provides genetic diagnosis services.
In addition, frozen egg technology also provides opportunities for older women to delay childbearing. If women are not completely ready to have children, they can freeze their eggs for future use. With the continuous improvement of freezing technology, the success rate of frozen eggs is also increasing. Ruijin Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine is a well-known hospital that provides frozen egg technology.
2、 Support from professional institutions
Elderly childbearing has also been supported by many professional institutions. These institutions provide advice and guidance to help elderly couples make better reproductive decisions. For example, the fertility counseling center of the China Family Planning Association provides professional counseling services for couples who are planning to give birth at an advanced age.
In addition, some medical institutions have set up special fertility centers to provide all-round fertility services for elderly couples. These centers usually have a professional team composed of obstetricians and gynaecologists, reproductive experts, geneticists, etc., which can provide personalized treatment programs according to the specific conditions of the couple. For example, Shanghai First Maternal and Infant Health Hospital has a department of reproductive medicine to provide professional reproductive services for elderly couples.
In addition to professional institutions, some social organizations also provide help for elderly couples. For example, the "Sunshine Family" project under the National Office for the Aged is a service platform to provide fertility resources and consultation support for elderly couples.
3、 The Importance of Psychological Guidance
The elderly childbearing has a greater test on the couple's psychological state, so psychological counseling is also one of the very important opportunities. Professional psychological consultants can help couples deal with anxiety, stress and emotional problems, and enhance their psychological quality.
In addition, some hospitals also set up fertility preparation courses to help couples understand the risks and opportunities of elderly childbearing, and provide corresponding psychological support and guidance. The fertility counseling center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital provides fertility preparation courses and psychological counseling services.
In the family, mutual support and understanding between couples are also very important. They can face the challenges of childbirth together and share their feelings and pressures. Family support and understanding will help couples maintain a positive attitude and increase the chances of having children at an advanced age.
4、 Guarantee of physical health
Elderly childbearing requires couples to have good physical conditions, so maintaining health is one of the important opportunities. Regular physical examination, good eating habits and proper exercise can help maintain good health.
In addition, in the process of elderly childbearing, couples also need to pay attention to supplement nutrition and strengthen the body's resistance. The nutrition department of some hospitals provides personalized dietary suggestions and nutrition supplement programs to help couples improve their fertility success rate. For example, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center has a special nutrition department to provide comprehensive nutrition support for elderly couples.
To sum up, the opportunities for elderly childbearing are increasing, mainly due to the progress of technology, the support of professional institutions, the importance of psychological counseling and the protection of physical health. When making fertility decisions, couples should fully understand various opportunities and risks under the guidance of professionals, and make their own choices.
