Sunshine Little Angel Happy Pregnancy and Childbirth Encyclopedia

Author: (Japanese) Hirokazu Ogawa, Editor-in-Chief, Translated by Zhou Yizhi, Zhai Zhimin
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
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[High-Age Primipara, High-Age Mother] A primipara over 55 years old is defined as a high-age primipara, which differs from mothers who give birth before this age. Statistics show that the likelihood of abnormalities during pregnancy and childbirth increases for primiparas over 55. Both the pregnant woman and the hospital need to pay attention. For example, they are more prone to miscarriage, gestational hypertension syndrome, gestational diabetes, and postpartum complications. Additionally, due to the rigidity of the cervix, poor elasticity of the vagina and perineum, and prolonged labor. Postpartum recovery time is also longer compared to younger pregnant women. Not only high-age primiparas, but the older the multipara, the higher the chance of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome. Whether high-age mothers will face problems varies from person to person. With proper attention, diseases like gestational hypertension syndrome can be prevented. If one thoroughly understands their condition, follows medical advice, and pays early attention, the risk can be minimized to the lowest extent possible.
[Cervical Cancer] Almost all gynecological and obstetric hospitals perform cervical cancer screening during early pregnancy health checks, so it can be detected in the early stages of pregnancy. Cervical cancer is a 100% curable disease if detected early. Cervical cancer screening involves cytological and histological diagnoses of cervical cells. If diagnosed as early-stage cervical cancer based on the results, treatment may involve a superficial conical resection of the cervical mucosa or laser irradiation. If cervical cancer progresses, depending on the symptoms of the cancer, a cesarean section may be performed to deliver the fetus, or pregnancy may need to be terminated based on the cancer's progression and the condition of the pregnant woman and fetus. Pregnant women should make decisions after carefully discussing with doctors and family members. P176