Family planning and choosing the right time to become a mother is a personal decision of any woman, but from a health point of view, late pregnancy also has some disadvantages. In this article, we are talking about what kind of health problems can arise due to becoming a mother at an older age and what precautions can be taken to avoid them.

We talked to Lucknow's gynecologist Dr. Sangeeta Singh about this and are sharing the information received from her with you here. Dr. Sangeeta Singh says that for women, the age between 20 to 30 years is considered suitable for pregnancy, because during this time the reproductive organs and hormones necessary for pregnancy work properly. But after this, as age increases, fertility also gets affected.

Risk of miscarriage and premature delivery

Our health expert Dr. Sangeeta Singh says that while pregnancy becomes difficult with increasing age, after conception, many health problems also arise during pregnancy. As there is a risk of miscarriage during pregnancy at an older age, the possibility of premature delivery also increases due to this.

A condition called 'placenta previa' may develop

Apart from this, the risk of 'placenta previa' also increases to a great extent in late pregnancy. Talking about 'placenta previa', in this condition, in the last days of pregnancy, the placenta covers the opening of the cervix and due to this, the problem of heavy bleeding starts. In such a situation, the life of both the mother and the child in the womb is in danger, to avoid which it becomes necessary to deliver through C-section.

It also hurts the unborn child.

Late pregnancy also affects the health of the child to a great extent. Our health experts say that studies show that women who conceive at older ages have an increased chance of having a child with Down syndrome.

These precautions can reduce the problems of late pregnancy

Many problems can arise due to late pregnancy, but because of this one cannot be deprived of the happiness of motherhood. Yes, you must take some precautions so that the risk of any serious problems can be reduced. Let us know about these precautions.

  • Keep getting regular checkups done during pregnancy so that any serious condition can be identified at the right time and proper treatment can be done.
  • With increasing age, the problem of fibroid tumours and cysts becomes common in women. In such a situation, if you are planning to become a mother at an older age or are pregnant, then you should get an ultrasound done to identify problems like fibroid tumours and cysts.
  • Older women should also take special care of their diet. For this, you can take advice from a nutritionist and prepare a healthy diet plan for yourself.
  • At the same time, hormonal imbalance also increases to a great extent in women after a certain age, in such a situation the problem of fatigue and weakness can increase during pregnancy. To avoid this, hormonal imbalance must be treated properly.
  • Along with all these things, mental strength is needed the most to face the difficulties and physical problems of pregnancy. In such a situation, support from your spouse can be very helpful for you. Therefore, talk openly about all your problems with your partner and do not hesitate to take any kind of help.
  • Try to remain as stress-free as possible, because the better you feel mentally, it will be beneficial for the health of both you and your unborn child.

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