Risk of childbirth at an advanced age
With the social progress and the development of medical technology, more and more women are pregnant at an advanced age and choose to have children. However, the elderly childbearing also brings a series of health risks. This article will elaborate on the risks of elderly childbearing from the aspects of physiology, psychology, fetal and maternal complications, and provide methods to reduce these risks.
Physiological risk
Physiologically, the risks of elderly childbearing mainly include decreased physical adaptability and increased complications during pregnancy. With the growth of age, women's reproductive system functions gradually decline, and the quality and quantity of eggs will also decrease, leading to increased difficulty in pregnancy. In addition, older women are more likely to have pregnancy complications such as pregnancy induced hypertension, diabetes, pre eclampsia during pregnancy, and the risk of pregnancy complications is also significantly increased.
In order to reduce the physiological risk, older expectant mothers should have a comprehensive physical examination in advance to ensure that their physical condition is suitable for pregnancy. In addition, reasonable adjustment of diet structure, increase of nutrition intake and maintenance of proper exercise will help reduce the risk of pregnancy complications. It is also very important to see a doctor in time, follow the doctor's advice and conduct regular examinations.
Psychological risk
In addition to physiological risks, there are also psychological risks in the elderly childbearing. For example, older expectant mothers may experience more anxiety, pressure and psychological burden, and hold high expectations and anxiety for all aspects of pregnancy, prenatal and postnatal. At the same time, older women who have given birth also face more social pressure and opposition voices, which will affect their mental health.
In order to reduce psychological risks, family members and spouses play a vital role in the pregnancy process of elderly expectant mothers. They should be given sufficient support, understanding and encouragement to help them relieve pressure. At the same time, older expectant mothers can also share their experiences and emotions and seek psychological comfort through communicating with other women who have also experienced the same experience of childbirth.
Fetal risk
The fetus born at an advanced age also faces a series of risks. For example, older women's fetuses are more likely to have chromosomal abnormalities, such as Down syndrome. In addition, babies born to older women are more likely to suffer from low birth weight, premature delivery and other problems.
In order to reduce the risk of fetus, older expectant mothers can carry out genetic screening such as Down syndrome at the early stage of pregnancy to find problems in time and make corresponding treatment. At the same time, regular prenatal examination, following the doctor's advice, and maintaining good living habits, such as smoking and drinking, scientific diet, will help reduce the risk of fetus.
Risk of maternal complications
The elderly pregnant women also face a certain risk of complications. For example, older expectant mothers may face more perinatal complications during childbirth, such as uterine rupture, massive bleeding, etc. In addition, elderly mothers will also face more difficulties and discomfort in the process of postpartum recovery.
In order to reduce the risk of maternal complications, elderly mothers can choose to give birth in hospitals with good medical conditions and equipment to ensure timely treatment of any maternal complications. At the same time, rest, recovery and postpartum care should be carried out in strict accordance with the doctor's recommendations after childbirth to avoid excessive fatigue.
Summary
The risks brought about by the elderly childbirth are multifaceted, including physiological risks, psychological risks, fetal risks and maternal complications risks. In order to reduce these risks, older expectant mothers should carry out a comprehensive physical examination in advance, reasonably adjust their diet and increase their nutrition intake, regularly carry out pregnancy examinations and follow the doctor's advice. At the same time, the support, understanding and encouragement of family members and spouses are also very important to reduce psychological risks. In the prenatal and postnatal stage, timely genetic screening such as Down's syndrome, regular prenatal examination, delivery in a hospital with good medical conditions and equipment, and postpartum care in strict accordance with doctors' recommendations are all helpful to reduce risks.
