1. What is an older pregnant woman?
Older pregnant women refer to pregnant women aged 35 and above. As people in modern society postpone their age of marriage and childbirth, the number of older pregnant women is increasing year by year.
2. What issues should older pregnant women pay attention to?
1. Increased fertility risks: As age increases, women’s ovarian function gradually decreases, the pregnancy rate decreases, but the miscarriage rate and premature birth rate increase.
2. Increased risk of fetal malformations: Babies born to older pregnant women are prone to malformations such as chromosomal abnormalities.
3. Increased risk of complications during pregnancy: such as hypertension, diabetes, cholestasis, etc.
4. Choice of delivery method: Due to factors such as fetal size and maternal condition, older pregnant women are more likely to need a caesarean section.
3. How can older pregnant women prepare for pregnancy?
1. Health examination: Conduct a comprehensive physical examination in advance to understand your own health and deal with chronic diseases in a timely manner.
2. Supplement nutrition: Increase the intake of nutrients such as protein, vitamins, and minerals to promote good health.
3. Weight: Being overweight or underweight will affect reproductive health. It is recommended that the weight be within the normal range of the BMI index.
4. Quit smoking and drinking: Smoking and drinking are very harmful to the health of pregnant women and fetuses and should be avoided as much as possible.
4. How do older pregnant women provide prenatal care?
1. Regular prenatal check-ups: It is recommended to have a prenatal check-up once a month to keep abreast of fetal development and maternal health.
2. Reasonable diet: Balanced intake of nutrients and avoid overeating or overeating.
3. Proper exercise: Reasonable exercise can promote blood circulation and enhance body resistance.
4. Psychological adjustment: Maintaining a good attitude and avoiding excessive anxiety and tension will help the healthy development of the fetus.
5. How do older pregnant women choose the method of delivery?
1. Natural delivery: If the maternal condition and fetal size are suitable, you can try natural delivery.
2. Cesarean section: If the maternal condition or fetal size is not suitable for natural delivery, a caesarean section is required.
3. Forceps-assisted delivery: If dystocia occurs during natural delivery, forceps-assisted delivery may be considered.
6. How should older pregnant women deal with fertility risks?
1. Regular check-ups: Carry out regular pregnancy check-ups and deal with pregnancy complications in a timely manner.
2. Arrange your life reasonably: maintain adequate sleep and diet, and avoid overwork and stress.
3. Pay attention to prenatal education: Pay attention to prenatal education during pregnancy and create a good birth environment, which is conducive to the healthy development of the fetus.
4. Active treatment: If complications such as pregnancy occur, active treatment should be carried out, and adjustments and treatments should be made as directed by the doctor.
Older pregnant women are a topic of great concern and are becoming more and more common in modern society. For older pregnant women, special attention needs to be paid to pregnancy preparation, prenatal care, choice of delivery method, and coping with fertility risks. Only by making these preparations can the health and safety of mothers and babies be ensured. At the same time, all sectors of society should also pay more attention to and support older pregnant women and provide them with better reproductive services and protection.
