The influence of elder childbearing on babies
With the development of society and the improvement of living standards, more and more women choose to postpone childbearing, which leads to the increasingly common phenomenon of elder childbearing. However, the elderly childbearing has a certain impact on the health of babies. This article will elaborate on the influence of elder childbearing on babies from the following four aspects.
Genetic factor
A prominent feature of elderly childbearing is the increased risk of chromosomal abnormalities. The aging of female reproductive system leads to the decline of egg quality, which increases the incidence of chromosomal abnormalities. For example, the risk of Down syndrome for women over 35 years old is about 25%, while it is only 0.1% for women under 20 years old. These chromosomal abnormalities, such as Down's syndrome, Edwards syndrome and other common chromosomal abnormalities, will have long-term adverse effects on the physical and intellectual development of the baby.
In addition, the elderly childbearing also increases the risk of other genetic diseases. Older mothers are more likely to suffer from certain genetic diseases. If the mother is the carrier of the gene mutation, the risk of the baby's illness will also increase accordingly. Therefore, the genetic impact of elderly childbearing on babies cannot be ignored.
Pregnancy complications
Due to factors such as physical condition and cell aging, the risk of complications during pregnancy is relatively high for elderly women who give birth. Common complications during pregnancy include gestational diabetes mellitus, gestational hypertension and oligohydramnios. These complications will have a certain impact on fetal health.
For example, the occurrence of gestational diabetes will cause the baby to be overweight at birth, increasing the risk of dystocia. Hypertension during pregnancy may lead to pre eclampsia and eclampsia, bringing serious risks to mothers and fetuses. Oligohydramnios can lead to hypoxia and delayed development of the baby. These complications bring unnecessary risks and health pressure to the baby.
Maternal and infant safety
Pregnant women who have given birth at an advanced age may have decreased physical fitness due to their older age, and their adaptability to the delivery process may be weakened. Delivery may face more difficulties and complications, such as dystocia, postpartum hemorrhage, etc. These conditions will not only threaten the health of the mother, but also adversely affect the survival and development of the baby.
In addition, giving birth at an advanced age also increases the probability that a baby needs to have a caesarean section at birth. Cesarean section has a higher health risk for babies and mothers than natural delivery. Babies may face health problems related to caesarean section, such as dyspnea syndrome.
Physical and mental health
Older pregnant women who give birth may bear more physical and psychological pressure due to their age, which may have a certain impact on the care and care of the fetus.
For example, women who are too old to give birth are more likely to have psychological problems such as depression and anxiety during pregnancy, which has a certain negative impact on the health of the fetus. In addition, giving birth at an advanced age requires more physical recovery time. Long term postpartum fatigue may affect the mother's care and nursing of the baby, increasing the baby's health risk.
To sum up, old childbearing has many adverse effects on the health of babies, including genetic factors, pregnancy complications, maternal and infant safety, and physical and mental health. Therefore, women who plan to give birth at an advanced age should fully understand these impacts and make wise decisions under the guidance of doctors to ensure the health and safety of mothers and babies.
