How to prepare for pregnancy at an advanced age

A woman is considered to be of advanced age when she becomes pregnant and gives birth after the age of 35. Because of the decline in the quality of eggs, the chances of a healthy pregnancy will follow the decline, but it does not mean that the elderly can not get pregnant, the elderly can also be pregnant, just need to do a good job in advance to prepare for the state of health, the chances of pregnancy is greater, and the chances of giving birth to a healthy baby is also the greater. Women of advanced age need to put down the work at hand in advance before getting pregnant, take a proper rest for a period of time, do a comprehensive physical examination, take a proper rest for a period of time, and take proper nutritional supplements, so that the body is in the best state. Scientific preparation for pregnancy: pre-pregnancy physical examination Before pregnancy, both husband and wife should go to the hospital for a comprehensive physical examination. Some hereditary diseases may lead to malformation of the embryo or diseases of the fetus after birth, which is undoubtedly a fatal blow to both the parents and the child. The older a woman is, the higher her chances of developing gynecological diseases. In addition to the routine body checkups, women also need to undergo a gynecological checkup to detect possible gynecological diseases. In the examination, either of the couple has a disease should not be immediately pregnant, need to wait until the condition is cured and recuperate for a period of time before preparing for pregnancy. The older a woman is, the more likely it is that her fetus will have abnormal neurological development, and oral folic acid can help prevent problems such as poor neurological development in the fetus. Therefore, older women should start taking oral folic acid before getting pregnant, and should continue to take oral folic acid for the first 3 months after pregnancy. Precautions after pregnancy After pregnancy, older women should take regular pregnancy tests. Ultrasound can reveal the growth and development of the fetus, and if the fetus is abnormal the doctor can take appropriate measures in time. Down’s syndrome screening is also needed to ensure the health of the fetus. Concerned about the possibility of high pregnancy, and other diseases that are prone to high incidence in pregnant women of advanced age. Prepare for labor and delivery in advance Pregnant women of advanced age need to prepare for cesarean section in advance if they have poor health, fetal malposition, and other factors. Parents should identify the hospital in advance and know the trip and road to the hospital so that they can get to the hospital the fastest in case of emergencies. Expectant mothers should be psychologically prepared and stay in a happy mood to welcome the new life.