The best age for women to have children

As people become more knowledgeable and have a deeper understanding of the concept of eugenics, many young people will consider having children as early as possible at an appropriate age for the sake of the next generation. Chinese law stipulates that the legal marriage age for women is 20 years old. So what is the best age for women to have children? From a medical point of view, the ideal childbearing age for women is between 25 and 30 years old.

1. What is the most suitable age to have a child?

According to my country's Marriage Law, the marriage age for men is 22 years old and for women is 20 years old. Most women will become pregnant within 1-2 years after marriage.

From a purely medical perspective, the "golden period" for female fertility is generally around the age of 25, because at this time the quality of women's eggs is the best, the cervical canal is elastic and easy to expand, and the uterine muscle contractions are strong enough, so the risk of childbirth is lower.

If we analyze it in combination with social, psychological and other factors, the ideal age for women to give birth is between 25 and 30 years old, because women at this stage are more mature physically and mentally, and have a certain economic ability, making them suitable for having a baby. Once a woman reaches 35, her chances of conceiving decrease.

2. What are the dangers of women giving birth too early?

Women reach sexual maturity in their twenties. If a woman eats the forbidden fruit and becomes pregnant in her teens, it may have some adverse effects on her body. Because girls in their teens and twenties are still in the development stage, and some women's reproductive organs may not be fully mature. Once they become pregnant, they may share nutrients with the baby, which is not good for both adults and children.

In addition, childbirth requires women to consume a lot of nutrition and physical strength. If the pregnant woman is not in good physical condition, she may suffer from dystocia, endangering both adults and children.

3. What are the dangers of older mothers?

Harm to adults: Modern medicine generally classifies pregnant women over 35 years old as elderly mothers, and elderly mothers generally have higher childbirth risks. As women age, the functions of their organs gradually decline, and the ability of the ovaries to secrete hormones also weakens. Giving birth at an advanced age can easily cause women to suffer from diseases such as gestational hypertension and preeclampsia. They are also prone to symptoms such as weak uterine contractions, dystocia, postpartum anemia, and postpartum infection.

Harm to children: Giving birth at an advanced age can also cause harm to newborn babies. During delivery, it is easy for the fetus to be retained in the uterus and cause fetal distress, leading to fetal heart and brain ischemia and hypoxia. In severe cases, it may cause irreversible brain damage and increase the risk of fetal asphyxia. In addition, the most prominent risks of pregnancy in older women include congenital dementia and congenital malformations, which are not conducive to the future growth of the children and the family.

The editor believes that people should follow the laws of nature and do what is appropriate for their age. It is best to have children when you are at your strongest fertility. Otherwise, if you do things against nature, you may be the one who suffers.