Is it dangerous to have a baby at 38?

A woman who gives birth at the age of 38 is considered a high-risk mother. Compared with younger pregnant women, the risk is very high, and many complications are likely to occur during pregnancy. The probability of fetal malformations or abnormalities will also increase significantly. Therefore, giving birth at the age of 38 needs to be considered carefully. In fact, under normal circumstances, it is not recommended for high-age women to give birth, as there are many complications during the delivery process.

What are the risks of giving birth to a child at an advanced age?

1. Prone to depression

Studies have shown that older mothers are more likely to suffer from depression, especially those who are emotionally unstable. After suffering from depression, the mildest symptoms are emotional instability and irritability. In severe cases, there may be suicidal tendencies.

2. Difficulty getting pregnant

As we age, the functions of our body are very different from when we were young. Reproductive capacity also gradually declines. If older women want to have children, it will be more difficult for them to get pregnant.

3. Prone to miscarriage

The fertility of older mothers is not as good as when they were young. In addition to the gradual decline in fertility, their immunity is also not as good as when they were young, so their resistance to disease will also decrease, which will increase the risk of childbirth.

4. Fetal malformation

Older mothers are more likely to give birth to deformed babies because the older they are, the fewer eggs they have. Not only that, the quality of egg cells will gradually decline, and the probability of fetal malformations will increase.

5. More dangerous during production

Older mothers are older and their pelvic joints are relatively stiff, so the birth canal is not easy to expand during delivery. In this case, the probability of heavy bleeding or difficult labor will be higher. Once such a situation occurs, it will not only be harmful to the mother, but also to the fetus.

6. Increased complications and comorbidities

When older mothers give birth, the child may make their existing illnesses worse. At the same time, it may cause more comorbidities and complications.

7. Fetal distress

During childbirth, the ischium, pubic bones, etc. of older mothers will become harder as they age, making childbirth more difficult. It may cause fetal distress, which may cause brain damage to the fetus in mild cases and may be fatal in severe cases.

8. Slow recovery after childbirth

After giving birth, older mothers will experience a slow recovery in terms of skin and other aspects of their body. The difficulty coefficient of physical recovery is relatively high.