Maternal damage caused by elderly childbearing
With the development of social economy and the improvement of people's living standards, more and more women choose late marriage and late childbearing, that is, elder childbearing. However, the elderly childbearing will bring certain risks and damages to the maternal health. This article will elaborate on the damage of elderly childbearing to mothers from four aspects: reproductive system, metabolic system, cardiovascular system and mental health.
1、 Damage to the reproductive system
1. Decreased fertility
With the growth of age, the number and quality of female eggs will gradually decline. After the age of 35, the number and quality of women's eggs decrease faster, leading to more difficult pregnancy and increased pregnancy risk.
2. Aging of reproductive organs
With the growth of age, female reproductive organs such as uterus, ovary and fallopian tube will age and their functions will gradually decline. This weakens the implantation of fertilized eggs, embryonic development and placental oxygen supply, increasing the risk of early abortion and fetal development abnormalities. At the same time, the contractility of the uterus will also be weakened, making the labor process longer and increasing the possibility of dystocia.
3. Increased pregnancy complications
Older pregnant women are more likely to suffer from pregnancy complications such as pregnancy induced hypertension, gestational diabetes, and pre eclampsia during pregnancy. These complications will cause serious harm to the cardiovascular system and metabolic system of pregnant women, and pose a threat to maternal health.
2、 Damage to metabolic system
1. Decreased metabolic capacity
With the growth of age, women's metabolic capacity gradually decreases, which is easy to lead to weight gain and fat accumulation. This will not only increase the physical burden of pregnant women themselves, but also increase the risk of complications during pregnancy, such as hypertension, diabetes, etc.
2. Difficulty in removing metabolic wastes
With the growth of age, the function of female liver, kidney and other detoxification organs gradually declines, and the ability to eliminate metabolic waste becomes worse. This will lead to accumulation of toxins in the body, increasing the risk of pregnant women suffering from pregnancy toxemia and abnormal liver function.
3. Effect of metabolites on fetus
Some metabolites generated during metabolism, such as ammonia and urea, will have a negative impact on the development of the fetus if they accumulate in the body. This may increase the risk of fetal malformation, nervous system development abnormalities, etc.
3、 Cardiovascular system damage
1. Increased risk of hypertension
Due to the aging of blood vessels and the deterioration of blood circulation, the elderly pregnant women are prone to pregnancy induced hypertension. Hypertension during pregnancy increases the risk of complications such as cardiovascular disease, premature delivery and low birth weight.
2. Heart burden increases
The amount of blood circulation in the heart of elderly pregnant women increases, and the heart is under greater burden. This may lead to heart diseases such as angina pectoris, heart failure, etc., and damage the cardiovascular health of the mother.
3. Increased risk of thrombosis
The blood viscosity of elderly pregnant women is increased, and the influence of poor blood circulation is easy to form thrombus. This increases the risk of thrombotic diseases during pregnancy, such as venous thromboembolism, and poses a threat to maternal health.
4、 Impairment of mental health
1. Pressure increase
Older pregnancy itself will bring greater psychological and physiological pressure to women, and damage their mental health. The birth process facing possible complications and difficulties may increase the occurrence of psychological problems such as anxiety and depression.
2. Puzzlement about child rearing
Women who have given birth at an advanced age may face more parenting confusion, especially compared with their peers of similar age. This may increase their anxiety and insecurity and have a negative impact on their mental health.
3. Pressure on family and society
Women who have given birth at an advanced age may face a negative evaluation of "late childbearing clan" because they do not conform to family and social expectations. This will increase their psychological pressure and pose a threat to their mental health.
summary
The damage of elderly childbearing to the mother is mainly reflected in four aspects: reproductive system, metabolic system, cardiovascular system and mental health. The decline of fertility, aging of reproductive organs and the increase of pregnancy complications will bring difficulties and risks to the fertility of elderly pregnant women. Damage to the metabolic system will increase the risk of complications during pregnancy and adversely affect the development of the fetus. Cardiovascular system damage can lead to hypertension, increased heart burden and increased risk of thrombosis. In terms of mental health, older pregnant women face greater pressure and confusion, which may affect their mental health. Therefore, women should fully understand the relevant risks before giving birth at an advanced age, and conduct comprehensive physical examination and consultation to reduce the possible damage to maternal health.
