Ideal for the birth of a child is the age from 20 to 28 years. At this time, the female body is best prepared for the task of bearing, giving birth and feeding the baby. However, in recent years, women who postpone the birth of a child for later, is becoming more and more. First, - they argue, - you need to get a higher education, achieve certain heights in your career, achieve material prosperity, and only then think about children. All these rational moments lead to the fact that the birth of the firstborn is planned after 30 years. If earlier women who gave birth to the first-born in 30 years, were called age-primitive, now young mothers are closer to forty - not uncommon. Although the American scientists have calculated that the favorable age for the birth of the firstborn is now increased to 34 years, our doctors, of course, are not enthusiastic about this trend, because with age we are all not getting healthier, on the contrary, a bouquet of chronic diseases appears, fertility is declining. This does not apply to all women. In each specific case, late pregnancy has its own characteristics. And yet the woman's pregnancy after thirty years - what is it? Now we will try to understand this a little. And it is possible that at least one little heart that is waiting for its birth will have a real chance of life.
The main thing - health
The most favorable conditions for pregnancy are those women who consciously postponed the birth of a child. As a rule, they monitor their health, competently protect themselves, and plan pregnancy in advance with the partner. Doctors are sure that if a woman scrupulously treats her health, did not have miscarriages and did not make abortions, then her pregnancy after thirty will not much differ from a pregnancy in 25 years.
Possible difficulties
The fact that a woman watches her health is fine, but, unfortunately, Mother still rules here. So, nature arranged so, the opportunity to become pregnant after thirty is noticeably reduced. At this age, the number of follicles in the ovaries decreases in women, the number of anovulatory cycles increases. The susceptibility of the uterus to a fertilized egg decreases, and it can not always safely implant. Therefore, you should be prepared for the fact that in order to get pregnant after thirty you may need a lot more time than twenty. Even if you do not get everything right away, remember that modern medicine has a stock of techniques and technologies that allow you to conceive, save and safely resolve pregnancy to a woman of almost any age.
In addition, the number of chromosomal mutations increases with age. So the older the woman, the more likely it is to have a child with genetic disorders. But do not be scared ahead of time. If neither you nor the husband has hereditary diseases, unless you yourself are carriers of pathological genes, and if you did not have a miscarriage in the past, the chances of having a healthy baby are high. In any case, consult a geneticist before the conception of the baby.
With age, the risk of developing late pregnancy gestosis also increases. This is a formidable complication of pregnancy. Perhaps the doctor will give you the task to control blood pressure at home. It will be easier to prevent or recognize the disease.
Tune in for the best
For a woman with late pregnancy, the general recommendations are almost the same as for young expectant mothers. A month before conception and the first three months of pregnancy, it is worth taking folic acid. It reduces the risk of developing anomalies of the nervous system in the baby. Perhaps you will often have to go to a consultation with an obstetrician-gynecologist and take tests. But there is nothing wrong with this, and you should not refuse them. You have no right to risk the health of your unborn child. Trust an experienced doctor, after all, your goal and yours is a healthy mother and a healthy baby.
Try to organize your day properly. Do gymnastics for pregnant women, yoga, swim, walk more in the fresh air. You should eat well in your diet, you must have foods containing all the important microelements and vitamins, especially calcium, iron, magnesium, vitamin D, E, C. Have a good sleep, sleep at least 8-9 hours a day, try to allocate a half hour-hour for daytime rest. More positive emotions, try not to be nervous. Mental balance and a positive attitude guarantee that you can easily endure and give birth to a beautiful healthy baby. Adjust yourself to the obligatory prolonged breastfeeding of the baby. This is very useful for your health and for the health of your child.
Natural childbirth
Many women are confident that a pregnancy after thirty years can not end in a natural birth. But this is a delusion! Yes, there are medical indications for cesarean section, but the age of the woman is not included in this list. If you are all right (pelvic dimensions, blood pressure indicators, test results, number of heartbeats in your baby, no serious illnesses) and your doctor insists on natural delivery, then do not give it up, just because you are scared and you are afraid pain. Do not deprive your baby of his first worldly experience of overcoming difficulties, which are natural birth for him. This is very important for the development of the character of the child and the development of his personality. It is better to register for courses for pregnant women, they will teach you how to breathe correctly in childbirth, how to reduce painful sensations. Take time to practice strengthening the pelvic floor muscles (Kegel exercises) and the front abdominal wall.
Pros of late pregnancy
During pregnancy, many women blossom this is due to increased production of female sex hormones - estrogens. A woman who gave birth to a late child, therefore feels and looks younger than her peers. Menopause in such women, as a rule, comes later and proceeds much easier.
Late child becomes an excellent stimulus for their parents to be in great physical shape. After all, the kid needs active dad and mother, who take part in fun games and respond to everything new.
Your years should not be the reason for rejecting the happiness of motherhood. Much more important than age is your psychological attitude. Remember: motherhood is happiness, sometimes unexpected, sometimes long-awaited.