Things to note when having a second child at the age of 40

Now that our country has opened up the two-child policy, many families want to have another baby. However, in some families, the mother is over 40 years old. For such women, there are many risks when giving birth. Therefore, there are some things that older mothers must pay attention to in order to ensure the safety of the mother and allow the baby to develop healthily.

Things to note for older mothers giving birth to a second child :

1. Do a good pre-pregnancy check-up.

This is a test that both husband and wife need to undergo. Especially for older women who are preparing to become pregnant, in addition to routine examinations of the heart, liver, kidneys, etc., they should also focus on examinations of the reproductive system and genetic diseases. The chances of ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, pregnancy complications, fetal birth defects, etc. will also increase when giving birth at an advanced age, so if you are 40 years old and have a second child, you should pay more attention to pre-pregnancy check-ups.

2. Beware of "scar pregnancy"

The so-called "scar pregnancy" refers to the scar produced by the first pregnancy, which may gradually become thinner as the uterus grows again during the second pregnancy. If the scar is too thin, it may be squeezed and cause severe bleeding, posing a danger to the lives of pregnant women and babies. Therefore, such pregnant women must undergo pregnancy checkups to eliminate various risks.

3. Adjust your mentality

Women who are pregnant at an advanced age are more mature psychologically than younger women and have more concerns about pregnancy and childbirth. They often worry about the fetus during pregnancy, which puts them in a state of mental tension. In fact, as long as various health care measures are strengthened, the child will be born safely and there is no need to worry too much, otherwise it will be detrimental to normal delivery.

4. Take folic acid

Folic acid plays a very important role in the healthy development of the baby. Folic acid deficiency may lead to incomplete development of the fetal brain or even malformation, so women should take in adequate folic acid in the first three months of pregnancy. Women over 40 can eat more foods rich in folic acid, such as spinach, white radish, kiwi, orange, cherry, etc. from the beginning of pregnancy preparation.