Practical Pregnancy Manual for Elderly Pregnant Mothers: Several Things to Keep in Mind

　　Generally speaking, those over 35 years old and pregnant for the first time female They are all called advanced maternal age. Since women's body functions decline after the age of 35, they bear greater risks than other pregnant women during the pregnancy process. Older mothers have neither age nor physical advantages, so they need to pay more attention during pregnancy.

　　1. Have a physical examination before pregnancy

　　Both spouses should be examined. In particular, women who are preparing to become pregnant should not only undergo routine examinations such as heart, liver, and kidneys, but also focus on examining the reproductive system. If you have sexually transmitted diseases , you have to wait for recovery from treatment before getting pregnant.

　　2. Take folic acid orally 1 month before pregnancy

　　Take folic acid to avoid fetus nerve phylogeny disease . If you did not take folic acid in time before pregnancy, you should continue to supplement after pregnancy until 12 weeks of pregnancy. Foods rich in folic acid include animal liver, beets, broccoli, green leafy vegetables and orange juice. Eating more fruits and vegetables can supplement folic acid.

　　3. Ensure regular pregnancy check-ups

　　4. Down syndrome screening is required between 16 and 20 weeks of pregnancy.

　　This examination is to extract the blood of pregnant women and detect the amount and concentration of various substances contained in the blood to evaluate the probability of the fetus suffering from congenital abnormalities or malformations. According to statistics, the incidence rate among pregnant women under 35 years old is about 1/100, while the incidence rate among pregnant women over 45 years old can be as high as 1/50.

　　5. Amniocentesis is required after 20 weeks of pregnancy

　　This examination is not required for normal young pregnant women. This is because as women age, their ovaries gradually age and degenerate, and the eggs they produce naturally age, increasing the chance of chromosomal abnormalities. This test can directly obtain the number of chromosomes, and based on the test results, you can know whether there are any abnormalities in the fetus. This test has a 0.5% chance of causing a miscarriage.

　　6. Check regularly during pregnancy and keep an eye on blood sugar and blood pressure.

　　Elderly pregnant women are susceptible Pregnancy complicated by heart disease、gestational hypertension syndrome and gestational diabetes, etc. Since the blood volume in a pregnant woman's body is significantly increased compared to non-pregnant women, the burden on the heart is increased. Pregnant women with heart disease may have to terminate the pregnancy early due to intolerance.

　　7. Get enough sleep

　　Adequate sleep is an important factor for elderly pregnant women to improve their immunity and ensure the health of mother and child. healthy An important guarantee of good condition. In addition to ensuring 8-9 hours of sleep every night, you should also ensure a 1-hour nap at noon, and add walnuts, jujube kernels and other foods to your diet.

　　8. You should also stay away from bad environments in life, such as:

　　(1) Spaces that are too noisy or too crowded are not suitable.

　　(2) People who are exposed to radiation such as X-rays, radioactive iodine, or those using radiation therapy should not be exposed.

　　(3) Do not use antibiotics or hormonal drugs at will, unless prescribed by a doctor. Of course, sleeping pills, sedatives, and antispasmodics should not be used casually.

　　(4) Stay away from patients with infectious diseases. Measles, cytomegalovirus, and herpes simplex viruses can all affect the fetus, so they should be kept away from them.

　　9. Nutritious diet

　　It is recommended to eat foods that are high in protein, low in fat, and mild in nature, such as tea, wine, cigarettes, coffee , as well as foods containing alcohol and caffeine are not suitable. There must be enough zinc in the initial stages of embryonic development, which can be absorbed by eating zinc-rich foods such as beef, seafood, and animal liver.

　　10. Weight control

　　Older expectant mothers are more likely to gain weight and gain excessive weight during pregnancy than those in their twenties. As a result, they are more likely to develop diabetes. Moreover, the baby in the belly will grow too large, which will cause difficulties in delivery. Therefore, it is necessary to control the weight. Generally, the weight gain of pregnant women at 40 weeks of pregnancy should not exceed 12.5 kilograms, of which the fetus accounts for about 3-3.5 kilograms.

　　Avoid eating the following foods, as these foods contain excessive sugar and are the culprits of excessive obesity: any sweetener (sugar, syrup, aspartame, etc.), candy and chocolate, cola or fruit drinks with artificial sweeteners, canned fruits, margarine, ice cream, sherbet, sugary peanut butter, salad dressing, etc.

　　11. It is more difficult for older pregnant women to give birth naturally and they need to be prepared in advance.

　　The pelvis of older pregnant women is relatively hard, and the ligaments and soft birth canal tissues are less elastic. Uterus The contraction force is correspondingly weakened, which can easily lead to prolonged labor, even dystocia, fetal trauma and asphyxia. Elderly pregnant women have higher indications for cesarean section, and usually 90% of elderly pregnant women choose cesarean section.

　　Although there are many potential dangers in pregnancy for older women, there is no need to be nervous about it. As long as you actively cooperate with your doctor, have prenatal check-ups on time, maintain a healthy body, pay attention to nutrition and exercise during pregnancy, with the improvement of medical care, the vast majority of older pregnant women will successfully pass the pregnancy and childbirth period. (Reference website: Sohu)