What do you need to know about the medical security of elderly childbirth?
With the development of society and the progress of medical technology, more and more women choose to conceive and give birth at an advanced age. However, the elderly childbearing has brought a series of health risks and challenges. Therefore, it is very important to understand the relevant medical security for the elderly childbearing. This article will elaborate from four aspects.
1. Risks and characteristics of elderly childbearing
To understand the medical security of elderly childbearing, we need to first understand the risks and characteristics of elderly childbearing. The fertility of women will decline with the growth of age, and the elderly fertility will face higher risk of abortion and the probability of fetal malformation. In addition, elderly pregnant women are also prone to hypertension, diabetes and other complications, increasing the risk of maternal and fetal.
You need to know your own physical condition and health indicators, including blood pressure, blood sugar, body mass index, and family genetic history. At the same time, we should also learn about the relevant medical security policies and the community medical institutions, as well as the experience and skills of the hospital's obstetricians and gynaecologists and relevant medical staff.
2. Prenatal examination and obstetric medical security
Prenatal examination is very important in the elderly childbirth. Prenatal examination can assess the health of the fetus through a series of examination items, including Down's syndrome screening, amniocentesis, etc. In addition, prenatal examination can also monitor the health status of pregnant women, and timely detect and deal with possible complications.
Understand the medical security policies of your region, including the reimbursement scope, expenses, restrictions and other information of prenatal examination items. Choosing a hospital with good reputation for service for prenatal examination and consulting professional obstetricians can provide more comprehensive medical security and consulting services.
3. Delivery and postpartum medical security
Older childbearing requires more intensive monitoring of the delivery process and postpartum recovery. In the process of delivery, cesarean section and other operations may be required to reduce the risk of pregnant women and fetuses. During postpartum recovery, attention should be paid to the physical recovery of the pregnant women, nutrition and physical exercise should be strengthened, and complications should be avoided.
When choosing a hospital, we should consider that the hospital has perfect delivery and postpartum care facilities, as well as experienced obstetricians and nurses. Understand the service and medical security policy of the hospital, including the choice of delivery mode, cost and bed arrangement.
4. Family support and mental health
Elderly childbearing not only has great pressure on the body, but also puts forward requirements for mental health. Family support and good psychological status are very important in the process of elderly childbearing. Family members' understanding, support and encouragement can give pregnant women more strength and confidence.
If you or your family feel too much psychological pressure, you can seek the help of a psychological consultant or professional counseling agency. At the same time, understanding the local community resources, including maternal and child health community service stations, family doctor contract services, can provide better medical security and advisory support.
Summary
The medical security of elderly childbirth needs to be understood and considered from many aspects. Understanding the risks and characteristics of elderly childbearing, selecting appropriate medical institutions and professional doctors for prenatal examination and delivery, paying attention to the medical security and recovery after delivery, and the importance of family support and mental health will help ensure the safety and smooth progress of elderly childbearing.
