Patient's question:
I am 37 years old, remarried to a 46-year-old husband, and want to have a child. Eleven years ago, I had a Cesarean section and gave birth to a son. I am generally healthy. If I get pregnant again, what aspects should I pay attention to? Please seek expert guidance. I heard that older mothers are prone to egg mutations, which can lead to children with intellectual disabilities. Please advise the expert on how to optimize reproduction and child-rearing at my age. Thank you very much.Doctor's answer:
Don't worry too much. We who give birth at 40 often do so. The babies born are just as healthy as usual. Just take normal precautions, don't have too many concerns on various aspects, and avoid taking medicine randomly.If the child is affected by galactosemia, the family must take the child to the hospital immediately for treatment. Avoid using medicine blindly to relieve symptoms. For parents, it's important to closely observe any changes in the child's symptoms and do everything possible to help them receive timely treatment for the disease.