You are 35 or older. You are trying to get pregnant. Hoynahoy, people around you are probably asking about your health and why you are planning to have a child late. Because among women, various alarming examples of late pregnancy are mentioned. We will clarify how correct they are and the aspects that need to be paid attention to during pregnancy at this age.
First pregnancy
It is true that a woman's age is one of the important factors in pregnancy planning. In particular, the period between 21-24 years of age is considered acceptable for the first pregnancy. If the first pregnancy occurs at the age of 35 years or later, the woman's health, menstrual disorders, inflammation of the genitals or other diseases, previous miscarriages, abortions or miscarriages It is studied the possibility that such conditions as depression, stress, nervousness, neurosis, cases of viral diseases, anemia, chronic kidney disease, heart disease, and diabetes have been observed.
It can be dangerous…
Age-related changes can increase the risk of late pregnancy due to several factors. The main reason for this is related to a woman's health. Including:
The production of antibodies in the female body kills the fetus and hinders its development. In such cases, it is necessary to conduct an examination to determine the amount of antibodies in the blood.
An increase in arterial blood pressure can cause late gestosis (toxicosis) and, as a result, the possibility of premature birth increases. At this age, the elasticity of the muscle tissue of some women decreases, and hypoxia, i.e. lack of oxygen, may occur in the fetus.
Are you ready to be a mother?
Before planning the first pregnancy at this age, it is necessary to undergo several examinations. Specifically:
Therapist examination - after studying chronic diseases and their course, treatment aimed at improving your general condition is prescribed if necessary;
During the gynecologist's examination - sexually transmitted infections, according to the analysis of the smear taken from the vagina, it is determined whether there are infections and various diseases;
Examination of a narrow range of specialists, including ENT, ophthalmologist, endocrinologist, cardiologist, neuropathologist examination and dental examination is necessary. During the medical examination, extragenital diseases are detected early and complications of the disease are prevented.
UTT examination - at this age, age-related changes occur in a woman's body, and the probability of the appearance of tumors such as fibroids, erosions or polyps increases. Through the UTT analysis, the state of the uterus, ovaries and other problems in the genitals are checked;
General blood analysis, "TORCH" infections, diabetes, AIDS, and other diseases are conducted.
Is it necessary to see a geneticist?
It is recommended to go to a genetic doctor, assuming that the probability of Down's disease is high when the late first pregnancy falls on the period after the age of 35. First of all, a UTT examination of the woman is carried out, which is carried out at 13-16 and 22 weeks of the fetus. If the symptoms of the disease are estimated in the fetus, the level of alpha-phenotropin, estrogen and chorionic genodropin in the woman's body is measured in the second trimester. If the diagnosis is confirmed by clear conclusions, the parents will be informed and warned about possible future situations.
