2023-05-15 20:57:39
Between 35 and 40 years is the age at which late motherhood is established as a reality. Today this is a much more common phenomenon than before and there are many couples who, due to the pace of life we lead today and the incorporation of women into the labor market, have caused women to become mothers at ages more advanced.
Of course, it must be taken into account that the reproductive capacity of women decreases considerably after the age of 35. This affects the ovarian reserve, that is, the quantity of eggs and their quality.
The main complications in late motherhood occur after the age of 40
Today, the significant differences in the increase in possible obstetric complications such as premature births, cesarean sections and others occur after the age of 40. Likewise, diseases such as chronic arterial hypertension (HTA) or gestational diabetes appear more frequently.
Likewise, late maternity can lead to other problems during pregnancy and childbirth, such as fertility, since embryo implantation failures can occur, thus increasing the rate of spontaneous abortions. There is also an increased risk of chromosomal abnormalities.
Prenatal tests should be done
So, for all these reasons, it is advisable that women who experience late maternity and who become pregnant after the age of 40 follow an exhaustive control of the pregnancy, as well as that more prenatal tests are carried out than those who are much pregnant. younger.
It is also advised to visit the medical specialist before conception. In this, the specialist in obstetrics and the midwife will be able to explain to the woman the pros and cons of late maternity. In turn, they will inform and make the woman capable of making the decision that she believes is most appropriate for her and the future baby.
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