Risk of childbirth at an advanced age
With the social progress and the increase of people's pursuit of personal career, more and more women choose to greet their first fetus or become pregnant again in their later years. However, there are also a series of risks associated with elderly childbearing. From the physiological and psychological point of view, the elderly childbearing will have a certain impact on the health of mothers and fetuses.
1. Physiological risk
Physiologically, women who give birth at an advanced age face the following risks:
First, endometrial thickness decreases. With the growth of women's age, the thickness of endometrium gradually decreases, thus reducing the success rate of implantation.
Secondly, ovarian function declined. As women grow older, their ovarian function gradually declines, and the number and quality of eggs also decline, increasing the risk of infertility.
In addition, elderly childbearing will also increase the probability of pregnancy complications. For example, the risks of gestational diabetes, pregnancy induced hypertension, placental abruption, etc. will increase.
In order to deal with these risks, women should have a comprehensive physical examination before planning pregnancy to understand their reproductive system and ovarian function. At the same time, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, such as regular exercise, balanced diet, smoking cessation and alcohol restriction, can also improve the success rate of pregnancy.
2. Psychological risk
In addition to physical risks, women who give birth at an advanced age also face psychological pressure and risks.
First, worry about your child's health. With the growth of age, children may face the risk of genetic diseases such as chromosome abnormalities at birth, which is a psychological burden for mothers.
Secondly, worry about the mother's own physical condition. Older childbearing may lead to a gradual decline in the physical strength of mothers during the growth of their children and face greater pressure on childrearing.
Finally, social pressure is also a psychological risk. Due to the influence of traditional ideas, women who give birth at an advanced age may face pressure and doubt from family and society.
In order to deal with these psychological risks, women should actively seek psychological counseling and support, communicate with family and friends, release pressure, and maintain a positive and optimistic attitude.
3. Medical risks
Older childbearing needs more medical intervention and monitoring, so it also faces medical risks.
First, there is a higher risk of delivery. With the growth of age, women face a higher risk of postpartum complications, such as postpartum hemorrhage, infection, etc.
Secondly, more prenatal examinations and examinations. Women who give birth at an advanced age need more prenatal examinations and prenatal screening, which may increase the risk of pregnant women and fetuses.
For medical risks, women should choose formal hospitals and doctors to receive professional prenatal examination and consultation. At the same time, actively participate in the preparation of pregnancy and childbirth, and do a good job of postpartum rehabilitation in advance.
4. Social Risks
Older childbearing also faces some social risks.
First, the pressure of career. Women may need to make a choice and balance between career and family, which will have a certain impact on career development.
Secondly, economic pressure. The economic cost of giving birth at an advanced age is high, including medical expenses, children's education expenses, etc., which may bring some economic pressure to families.
For social risks, women should make career planning, fully communicate with their families and partners, and share the responsibility of childcare and economic pressure.
summary
There are certain risks in physical, psychological, medical and social aspects of elderly childbearing. In order to cope with these risks, women should carry out comprehensive physical examination and consultation in advance, maintain a healthy lifestyle, seek psychological support, choose regular hospitals and doctors, plan their careers and economies, and face challenges with their families. Only comprehensive preparation and health management can better deal with the risks of elderly childbearing.
