1、 Increased fertility risk
With the growth of age, women's fertility gradually declines and will face a series of fertility risks. First of all, with the increase of age, the quality and quantity of eggs will decline, leading to a reduced probability of pregnancy. In addition, older pregnant women are more likely to have the risk of pregnancy complications such as pregnancy hypertension and pregnancy diabetes, which will pose a certain threat to the health of pregnant women and fetuses. In addition, older pregnant women are more likely to have the risk of fetal malformations, such as Down's syndrome, congenital heart disease, etc., which will adversely affect the growth and development of the fetus.
In addition, elderly pregnant women will also face certain risks in the process of delivery. With the increase of age, women's uterine contractility will be weakened, which may lead to prolonged delivery time, slow progress of labor and other conditions. In addition, older pregnant women are more likely to suffer from placental abruption, eclampsia and other complications, which may require emergency cesarean section, increasing the risk of delivery.
In terms of medical risks, older pregnant women may need to carry out more frequent examinations to ensure the safety of pregnant women and fetuses when receiving prenatal examination and pregnancy health care. In addition, the elderly pregnant women may need to carry out a series of genetic disease tests such as amniocentesis and fetal DNA testing to exclude fetal abnormalities. These tests are a biological stimulus for pregnant women and fetuses, which may have certain risks.
2、 Psychological pressure of elderly childbearing
The elderly childbearing is a kind of psychological pressure for both husband and wife. While women face the risk of fertility, they also have to bear the physical changes and discomfort. Men also feel a certain amount of pressure when facing the risks and pressures of their wives. In addition, elderly childbearing may cause quarrels and anxiety between couples, affecting their marital relationship and family harmony.
The elderly childbearing will also cause certain pressure on the family economy. With the growth of age, women may face retirement before their children enter school, and they will face more financial expenditure when their children go to college. The economic situation of the family is a challenge, which increases the burden on the couple.
In addition, elderly childbearing will also have a certain impact on social interaction and career development. Women need to take leave to take care of the fetus and their own health during pregnancy, which may lead to interruptions in work and decline in working ability. When a child is born, women may need more time and energy in childcare, which further limits the space for career development.
3、 Medical measures and risk assessment
Faced with the risk of elderly childbearing, medical institutions and doctors will take a series of measures to reduce the risk. First of all, in the process of health care before and after pregnancy, doctors will pay special attention to the physical condition of pregnant women, carry out comprehensive inspection and assessment, and formulate corresponding treatment plans and lifestyle recommendations. Secondly, during the delivery process, doctors will choose the most appropriate delivery mode according to the physical condition of the pregnant woman and the health condition of the fetus, so as to reduce the risks of the pregnant woman and the fetus.
In addition, in order to assess the health of the fetus, the doctor will also carry out a series of prenatal screening and fetal abnormalities. These examinations include amniocentesis, Down's syndrome screening, fetal DNA testing, etc., which are helpful for early detection and diagnosis of fetal abnormalities and provide more accurate medical services for pregnant women and fetuses.
However, even if the above medical measures are taken, the risk of elder childbearing still exists. Because everyone's physical condition and risk level are different, it is impossible to completely eliminate the risk of elderly childbearing. Therefore, couples should keep a clear understanding of the risks of elderly childbearing and actively cooperate with doctors' suggestions and treatment to achieve the best birth results.
4、 Summary
The medical risks of elderly childbearing are mainly manifested in the increase of childbearing risk, the increase of psychological pressure, and the implementation of medical measures and risk assessment. Elderly childbearing is a challenge and test for both women and couples, which requires comprehensive assessment and response from physical, psychological and economic aspects. Doctors should pay attention to meticulous care and guidance when providing medical services, and provide all-round medical security for elderly pregnant women to ensure the safety and health of pregnant women and fetuses.
