What are the risks of giving birth at an advanced age?
With the social progress and the development of science and technology, more and more women choose to delay childbearing and postpone the age of pregnancy. However, the elderly childbearing also brings a series of health risks. Next, we will introduce the risks of elderly childbearing in detail from the aspects of physiology, psychology, fetus and postpartum, and propose corresponding measures to reduce them.
1、 Physiological risk
1. Fertility decline: female fertility gradually declines with age, especially after the age of 35. This is mainly due to the gradual aging of ovarian function and the decline of egg quality, which reduces the chance of pregnancy.
2. Increased pregnancy complications: Older women may face more risks of complications during pregnancy, such as pregnancy hypertension, diabetes, placental insufficiency, etc. These complications increase the health risks of women and fetuses.
3. Impact of pregnancy complications on future health: research shows that some complications of elderly women during pregnancy may have a negative impact on their future health, such as increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, etc.
In order to reduce these physiological risks, women can plan their childbearing in advance and do not delay the childbearing age too much. In addition, regular physical examination, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, a balanced diet and adequate supplementation of vitamins and minerals are also key to reducing physiological risks.
2、 Psychological risk
1. Increased psychological pressure: Older women may face greater psychological pressure, including worries about their own health and fetal health, as well as other family and social pressures.
2. Increased risk of postpartum depression: Research shows that older women are at a higher risk of postpartum depression. This may be related to hormonal changes, slow physical recovery, social pressure and other factors.
For psychological risks, women can actively seek support from their families and society, maintain a positive and optimistic attitude, communicate and consult with doctors regularly, and deal with possible psychological problems in a timely manner.
3、 Fetal risk
1. Chromosome abnormalities increase: When older women are pregnant, the risk of fetal chromosomal abnormalities increases. The most common chromosomal abnormality is Down syndrome.
2. Increased risk of birth defects: The study found that the risk of congenital defects in the fetus of older women is higher than that of younger women, such as cleft lip and palate, neural tube defects, etc. This is mainly because the decline in egg quality leads to abnormal embryonic development.
3. Increased pregnancy complications: Older women may face more pregnancy complications during pregnancy, such as intrauterine growth retardation and premature rupture of membranes. These complications will have a negative impact on the health of the fetus.
In order to reduce the risk of fetus, it is recommended that the elderly women should have a comprehensive physical examination before planned pregnancy, including gynecological examination, genetic counseling, etc. In addition, following a scientific diet, avoiding exposure to harmful substances, and adhering to appropriate exercise are also important measures to reduce fetal risk. 4、 Postpartum risk
1. Increased risk of dystocia: Due to the natural aging of the body, elderly women may increase the risk of dystocia, such as prolonged labor process, decreased productivity, etc.
2. Slow recovery after childbirth: the physical recovery of elderly women is relatively slow, and fatigue and fatigue are easy to occur. In addition, older women are more likely to have complications such as postpartum hemorrhage and infection.
3. Future fertility problems: The elderly childbearing may cause some damage to women's uterus, ovaries and other reproductive organs, affecting future fertility.
In order to reduce the postpartum risk, older women can make prenatal preparations during pregnancy, including attending prenatal education courses and learning about postpartum rehabilitation knowledge. Postpartum should pay attention to rest and recuperation, proper and reasonable exercise, follow the doctor's advice for postpartum rehabilitation, and improve the recovery ability of the body. Summary
The risks of elderly childbearing are mainly reflected in the aspects of physiology, psychology, fetus and postpartum. Physiological risks include decreased fertility, increased pregnancy complications, and future health effects. The main psychological risks are increased psychological pressure and increased risk of postpartum depression. Fetal risks mainly include increased chromosome abnormalities, increased risk of birth defects and increased pregnancy complications. Postpartum risks mainly include increased risk of dystocia, slow recovery and future fertility problems. In order to reduce these risks, women should plan their childbearing in advance, have regular physical examinations, maintain a healthy lifestyle, follow the doctor's advice, and actively seek support from their families and society. In addition, regular prenatal preparation and postpartum rehabilitation are important measures to reduce risks.
