The influence of elderly childbearing on maternal and infant health
With the development of society and the change of economic situation, more and more women choose to postpone childbearing, which leads to the increasingly common phenomenon of elder childbearing. However, the elderly childbearing may have some potential effects on the health of mothers and infants. This article will elaborate on the impact of elderly childbearing on maternal and infant health from the aspects of pregnancy risk, infant genetic diseases, pregnancy and childbirth complications and mental health.
Pregnancy risk
Age is one of the key factors affecting pregnancy. In older mothers, the risk of suffering from specific diseases will increase. For example, the proportion of elderly pregnant women suffering from gestational diabetes, hypertension, Down's syndrome, etc. is higher than that of young pregnant women. These diseases not only have a negative impact on the mother's own health, but also may lead to pregnancy complications.
In addition, the placental function and uterine function of elderly pregnant women will also decline. The placental dysplasia or hypofunction may lead to insufficient fetal nutrition supply and affect the normal growth of the fetus, while the decline of uterine function may increase the risk of premature delivery.
Therefore, the elderly child-bearing women should carry out prenatal examination and pregnancy planning in advance, monitor the risk factors in the pregnancy process, take timely measures to adjust their lifestyle and eating habits, and at the same time strengthen nutrition supplement and regular prenatal examination to ensure the health of mothers and infants.
Infantile hereditary disease
As women grow older, the quality and quantity of their eggs will gradually decrease, which may increase the risk of genetic diseases. For example, the risk of chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome increases with age.
In addition, older mothers are also likely to affect their children's gene mutation rate, increasing the risk of congenital heart disease, cognitive impairment and other diseases. Therefore, for older pregnant women, it is very important to carry out genetic counseling and prenatal gene screening in order to detect and manage the existing genetic disease risks as early as possible.
Complications of pregnancy and childbirth
Older pregnant women are prone to pregnancy and childbirth complications due to their aging body and gradually weakened immunity. For example, pre eclampsia, oligohydramnios, placental abruption and other complications are more common in older pregnant women.
In addition, the elderly pregnant women are more likely to suffer from postoperative infection and other surgical related complications due to their decreased adaptability and relatively long recovery time. Therefore, older pregnant women need to pay more attention to prenatal examination and postoperative care to minimize the occurrence of pregnancy and childbirth complications.
mental health
For older expectant mothers, the pressure to conceive a healthy baby will be relatively high. Due to the limitation of childbearing age, many women will have emotional problems such as anxiety, worry and self blame. In addition, hormonal changes during pregnancy and postpartum may also have an impact on mental health.
Therefore, older pregnant women should actively seek the support and understanding of their families, friends and professionals. Regular psychological counseling and rehabilitation training can improve psychological coping ability, help relieve anxiety and pressure, and maintain a good psychological state.
Summary
The elderly childbearing has a significant impact on the health of mothers and infants. The risks of pregnancy, genetic diseases of infants, complications of pregnancy and childbirth and mental health are the aspects that need special attention for the elderly women who give birth. By carrying out prenatal examination and consultation in advance, actively monitoring the pregnancy process, conducting genetic consultation and prenatal gene screening, regular prenatal examination and postoperative care, and actively dealing with mental health problems, the adverse effects of elderly childbirth on maternal and infant health can be minimized.
