Is it difficult for women to get pregnant after 37?

When a woman is older and wants to have a baby, it is easy to produce a deformed fetus, a miscarriage, and a higher probability of IVF embryo termination. This is mainly because the aneuploidy of sex chromosomes has increased, and many diseases will immediately appear, such as trisomy 18 syndrome, chromosomal abnormalities, etc. So, is it possible to have a baby at the age of 37?

A woman can still have children at the age of 37. As long as she does not have amenorrhea, hypertension or other diseases, there will be no big problem. However, 37 years old is considered an older mother, and there are certain risks if you get pregnant at this age. If you want to get pregnant again, you need to pay more attention to various prenatal tests during pregnancy. If the physical examination of the pregnant woman and the growth and development of the fetus are normal during pregnancy, the risk will be smaller immediately.

The probability of a woman getting pregnant at the age of 37 is also relatively low, because as women age, their ovulation periods become irregular, thus reducing the probability of pregnancy. In addition, older mothers are more likely to have a higher probability of giving birth to malformed fetuses, and the pregnant women themselves are also more likely to suffer from various complications, such as cardiovascular disease, gestational diabetes and gestational hypertension.

If a woman really wants a baby, she should go to a reliable hospital for a physical examination before getting pregnant to see if she is suitable for having a baby. Also pay attention to regular work and rest time, and take appropriate folic acid tablets.

What are the common problems faced by older mothers?

1. Prenatal check-up: Prenatal check-up is very important for older pregnant women, and pregnant women should increase the frequency of prenatal check-ups as much as possible. Pay special attention to blood sugar and blood pressure indicators. When you are 16-20 weeks pregnant, you should conduct Down syndrome screening, which is a must-do item for older pregnant women. After 20 weeks of pregnancy, amniocentesis should be performed to check whether there are any abnormalities in the fetus. This test is not necessary for normal young pregnant women. In addition, older pregnant women should learn how to use fetal talkers, conduct basic fetal heart rate monitoring at home, and draw standard test curves to understand the baby's development status anytime and anywhere.

2. Take folic acid tablets one month before pregnancy. Taking folic acid tablets can prevent central nervous system development disorders. If folic acid tablets are not taken immediately before pregnancy, they should be supplemented again during pregnancy until the 12th week of pregnancy. Foods containing folic acid include protein foods, vegetables, cauliflower, green leafy vegetables and fruit juice. Eating more fruits and vegetables can supplement folic acid tablets. Adequate zinc is essential during the initial stages of embryonic development. Beef, mutton, seafood and protein foods also contain a lot of zinc.

3. Sufficient sleep: Sufficient sleep is the key to enhancing the immunity of older pregnant women and ensuring the good physical and mental health of mother and daughter. In addition to ensuring 8-9 hours of quality sleep every night, you should also ensure a 1-hour nap in the afternoon and add foods such as walnut kernels and sour jujube kernels to your diet.

4. In terms of diet, it is recommended to eat high-protein foods, low-calorie foods, and mild foods. Foods like tea, alcohol, cigarettes, freshly ground coffee, and foods without alcohol or caffeine are also not suitable.

5. In life, we should also avoid bad natural environment, such as:

(1) Indoor spaces that are too noisy or too crowded are also not suitable.

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

(3) Do not use antibiotics or male hormone drugs casually unless prescribed by a doctor. Of course, tranquilizers, sedatives, and anticonvulsant drugs should not be used casually.

(4) Eliminate patients with infectious diseases. Viral infections such as measles, rubella virus, and herpes simplex all affect the fetus, so they should be avoided.

6. Natural childbirth is more difficult for older women and they need to prepare adequately in advance. Older pregnant women have a higher incidence of cesarean section, and generally 90% of older women choose cesarean section. The pelvis of older pregnant women is relatively hard, the cruciate ligaments and soft birth canal tissues are less elastic, and the uterine contractions are relatively weak, which can easily lead to delayed delivery, even dystocia, fetal birth injuries and asphyxia.

Older pregnant women should pay more attention to medical care during pregnancy than other pregnant women. Due to the reduced elasticity of the muscles of the birth canal and perineum and the stiffening of the cruciate ligaments of the pelvic joints, pregnant women may suffer from dystocia during delivery, and are also prone to complications such as high blood pressure and diabetes. The probability of older pregnant women having babies with deformities or mental retardation may also be higher than that of age-appropriate pregnancies. But there is no need to worry about this. As long as you pay attention to actively cooperating with your doctor, have regular prenatal checkups, maintain a healthy body, pay attention to pregnancy nutrition and exercise, and with the improvement of health care standards, most older pregnant women will successfully pass through their pregnancy and childbirth period.