Preparations for pregnancy at an advanced age

With the overall changes in society, the number of older pregnant women is increasing. It is dangerous for normal pregnant women during pregnancy and childbirth, let alone older pregnant women, for whom the risk is even greater. So what preparations do older women need to make when they become pregnant? Doctors recommend that regular check-ups are essential because of the high risks of pregnancy at an advanced age. Please see the following content for details.

Regular gynecological examinations should be done to see if there are any gynecological diseases. Those with gynecological diseases are not suitable for pregnancy; urine sugar and blood pressure tests should be done, as many older mothers have high urine sugar and blood pressure, which are not conducive to pregnancy; four eugenics tests and some genetic tests; it is best to do a fallopian tube examination to avoid inflammation or obstruction of the fallopian tubes, which can easily lead to ectopic pregnancy after pregnancy, which is very dangerous. Take folic acid supplements 3 months in advance and develop good living habits to prepare for conceiving a healthy baby.

Strengthen nutritional intake during pregnancy: Start taking folic acid three months before planning pregnancy to help the good development of the fetal neural tube. Have regular prenatal checkups and follow your doctor's instructions; get adequate rest, sleep, and do the appropriate prenatal exercises. Do not overexert yourself, reduce prolonged standing or heavy lifting, and avoid strenuous exercise. Arrange amniocentesis during pregnancy: The proportion of fetal chromosomal abnormalities increases in older mothers, so amniocentesis is an extremely important examination item during prenatal examinations. A domestic study showed that among the more than 160,000 amniocentesis performed from 1990 to 2000, more than 4,000 fetuses with chromosomal abnormalities were detected, half of which were from older mothers.

According to the doctor's advice above, we know the various preparations needed for advanced pregnancy. Only with sufficient preparation can we respond to various problems that may arise in a timely manner and avoid panic in emergencies. Of course, for the health of the baby, pregnant women should also eat more fruits and vegetables that are beneficial to the human body, so that the baby will be healthier after birth.