It is said that the right age to become a mother is between 24-25 to 5 years i.e. 28-30 years. However, recently the news of singer Sidhu Moosawala's mother being pregnant at the age of 58 has created a sensation. Pregnancy through IVF is possible even in old age, but such a desire can also prove dangerous.
There is a need to take a lot of precautions while becoming a mother at this age. If you are planning to conceive even after 45 years, then not only the life of the mother is in danger but it can also cause many problems to the health of the child in the womb.
Risk of Down syndrome in newborn baby
Pregnancy at an older age can cause health problems for the baby, with Down syndrome being the first risk. One in 35 babies conceived after the age of 45 are at risk of suffering from Down syndrome. At the same time, this risk is very less during pregnancy at a young age. Down syndrome is a genetic condition in which the chromosomal condition of an older parent can be harmful to the child.
premature baby
Preterm baby means premature birth of the child. Conceiving at an older age increases the risk of premature birth. Although modern technology can save premature babies, these babies may suffer from many physical problems. mostly
- shortness of breath
- problem of not being able to breastfeed properly
- celebratory politics
- late physical development
- hearing problem
- Weak eyes or risk of developing vision problems
- According to research, conceiving after the age of 45-50 years affects the lifelong development of the newborn. 15 percent of babies are born with more than normal weight at birth.
maintenance before pregnancy
If you are planning to conceive after 45 years, then you should take special care on such occasions. After the age of 45, it is necessary to consult a doctor before planning pregnancy. So that there is no deficiency of essential nutrition in your body and if any problem occurs, it can be treated properly.
Along with increasing age, becoming a mother also brings many problems. This type of pregnancy affects diabetes and high blood pressure the most. Doctor's advice and doctor's advice from time to time becomes very important.