Patient's question:
At the age of 45, I want to ask my husband for a second child, but I'm also quite troubled. I know that being an older mother is also very risky. What are the dangers of giving birth to a second child at 45?Doctor's answer:
The optimal age for women to give birth in China is between 25 and 29 years old. If you are giving birth at an advanced age (35 or older), the risk of developing pregnancy-related complications will significantly increase, affecting both your health and that of your child.It can lead to infertility: After the age of 30, women's fertility rates begin to decline.
It can lead to birth defects: Oocyte aging increases the likelihood of birth defects, resulting in malformed and intellectually impaired fetuses.
It can lead to miscarriage: The risk of miscarriage increases with the pregnant woman's age.
It can lead to difficult labor and pregnancy complications: The likelihood of breech delivery and surgical delivery increases for older pregnant women.