2023-08-23 15:50:00
Pregnancies after the age of forty require greater attention and care to preserve the integrity of the pregnancy, as pregnancy after an advanced age is accompanied by many health problems that may affect the mother and fetus.
Obstetricians and gynecologists confirm that a woman’s ability to conceive weakens with age, for physiological reasons related to the rate of ovulation in women, but with scientific progress and the multiplicity of methods of childbearing, there are women over forty who have given birth to healthy children either naturally or by other methods to complete pregnancy.
The “medical” website says that the decline in the number and quality of eggs is very large in women who are at the age of forty. With the increase in the age of the eggs, the chances of birth defects in the fetuses increase.
Today, Wednesday, a 43-year-old Saudi woman gave birth to twins, in a rare medical condition, by caesarean section. The twins were identical, of the same sex, with identical weights and blood group (AB+). (Down).
Possible risks of pregnancy after forty
Pregnant women after the age of forty face several problems, so it is recommended to see a doctor more to check on the health of the mother and fetus and to avoid her or the fetus from any of the following problems:
High blood pressure, and therefore there is a possibility of her suffering from pre-eclampsia. Gestational diabetes.
Tips for pregnant women after the age of forty
Refer to the doctor for advice on the possibility of pregnancy and that there are no health problems suffered by the mother that may affect the safety of the pregnancy in general. Complete care during pregnancy, especially in the first eight weeks, which have a major role in the stages of fetal development. Blood sugar, and measuring the percentage of proteins or sugars in the urine to monitor the health of the mother and the fetus and provide medical advice and advice regarding pregnancy and childbirth. Conducting some medical examinations that have a role in detecting any congenital abnormalities in the fetus. Taking pregnancy vitamins (folic acid before and during the three The first months of pregnancy to prevent health problems that may affect the brain or spinal cord of the fetus).
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