Items included in the birth inspection for the elderly
With the changes of the times and the progress of medical technology, more and more women choose to give birth at an advanced age. However, due to the deterioration of reproductive system function and the increase of potential health risks, the risk of elderly childbearing on mothers and fetuses also increases accordingly. Before giving birth to the elderly, it is very important to receive a comprehensive birth inspection. The following details the items included in the birth inspection for the elderly.
1. Basic physical examination
Basic physical examination is the first step of the birth examination for the elderly. Including height and weight measurement, blood pressure measurement, vision and hearing test, etc. The purpose of these examinations is to assess the mother's overall health and ensure that she can bear the burden of pregnancy and childbirth.
In addition, the basic physical examination also includes routine blood tests such as whole blood cell count, renal function and liver function. These tests help to understand whether the mother's basic physiological functions are normal, and eliminate potential diseases and disease risks.
In addition, women also need to receive regular examinations of the breast, uterus and accessories to exclude breast cancer, uterine fibroids and other diseases.
2. Reproductive system inspection
The reproductive system examination is a very important part of the fertility examination for the elderly. It includes endometrial thickness measurement, ovarian function assessment, cervical smear examination, etc.
Endometrial thickness measurement can evaluate the development of endometrium and determine whether it is suitable for embryo implantation. Ovarian function evaluation can detect the level of ovarian hormone through blood examination to determine whether the female ovulation function is normal.
Cervical smear examination is to detect whether there are cervical lesions, such as cervical erosion, cervical polyps, etc. If cervical lesions exist, timely treatment is needed to reduce the risk of complications during pregnancy.
3. Genetic counseling and prenatal gene testing
An important risk of elderly childbearing is the increased risk of fetal genetic diseases. In order to assess the risk of genetic diseases in the fetus, both spouses need to receive genetic counseling and prenatal genetic testing.
Genetic counseling can help couples understand their genetic conditions and risks of genetic diseases, and provide reasonable fertility advice. Prenatal gene testing can assess the risk of hereditary diseases of the fetus by analyzing the genes of the fetus and parents.
These tests can help couples understand their own reproductive risks and formulate appropriate birth plans and strategies based on the test results.
4. Psychological assessment and counseling
The elderly childbearing has greater psychological pressure on both spouses, so psychological assessment and counseling are also important links in the elderly childbearing inspection.
Psychological assessment can assess whether the couple is suitable for the elderly birth and whether they can bear the pressure brought by the birth process. In addition, psychological counseling can also help couples cope with possible difficulties and emotional fluctuations.
Psychological assessment and counseling can help couples better cope with the pressure of elderly childbearing, establish a positive attitude, and ensure the health of mothers and fetuses.
summary
Maternity examination for the elderly is an important step to ensure the safe and smooth pregnancy and delivery of elderly women. It includes basic physical examination, reproductive system examination, genetic counseling and prenatal gene testing, as well as psychological assessment and counseling. Through comprehensive birth inspection, we can assess the health risks of mothers and fetuses, provide reasonable birth suggestions and planning, and ensure the success and safety of elderly childbearing.
