Is it risky to get pregnant at the age of 40?
Mar 02, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
Pregnancy at the age of 40 carries certain risks, and the specific situation varies from person to person. Clinically, the optimal childbearing age for women is between 25 and 30 years old. After age 30, a woman's bodily functions gradually decline. By age 40, a woman is considered an advanced maternal age patient and is classified in the high-risk pregnancy category clinically. At this age, the quality of a woman's eggs has typically declined.
Pregnancy at age 40 carries certain risks, and the specific situation varies from person to person.
The optimal childbearing age for women in clinical terms is between 25 and 30 years old. After age 30, a woman's bodily functions gradually decline. By age 40, a woman is considered an advanced maternal age patient and falls into the high-risk pregnancy category in clinical practice. At this age, the quality of a woman's eggs has typically declined.
After conception, the likelihood of chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus and newborn diseases significantly increases. Additionally, pregnancy itself poses certain risks, and since most 40-year-old women have reduced physical function compared to younger ages, these risks are further elevated. It is recommended that pregnant women undergo regular prenatal checkups at the hospital and consider increasing the frequency of these visits. This allows timely monitoring of their own health and the fetus's growth and development, enabling early detection of problems and appropriate interventions under medical guidance.
Older pregnant women should prioritize adequate rest, avoid excessive fatigue, enhance nutritional intake, and maintain normal physiological conditions necessary for a healthy pregnancy.
