Pregnancy at the age of 42 has no advantages in terms of physical health. In terms of life, it is possible to have a better financial situation and a better psychological preparation for parenthood, but the disadvantages are a decrease in the success rate of pregnancy and an increase in the maternal morbidity and difficult labor rate.
Pregnancy at the age of 42 belongs to the senior pregnant women, although the physical condition of each woman is different, but at this stage of the ovarian function is declining, all aspects of the body is not as good as the conditions of women of childbearing age, from the aspect of physical health to assess, there is no advantage of pregnancy at this age. From the aspect of life to assess, at this time the family economic income is relatively optimistic, for childrearing to be fully prepared psychologically, can give the baby to provide relatively stable and generous material conditions.
The ovarian function of women at the age of 42 will gradually decline, and there may not always be mature follicles discharged every month, which will reduce the chances of successful conception. Diseases such as blockage of the fallopian tubes and thinning of the uterine lining may also occur, which will also lower the chances of conception.
A 42-year-old woman has a greater chance of pregnancy complications such as fetal chromosomal abnormalities, gestational diabetes, gestational hypertension, anemia, etc. Pregnancy increases the chances of fetal miscarriage, fetal abruption, and preterm delivery.
With age, the pelvis and ligaments are deteriorating, the elasticity of the soft birth canal tissues is weakening, uterine contractions are weak, fetal position is not correct, all of these may increase the chances of difficult labor, and normal delivery may be prolonged, a serious threat to the life of the fetus.
If a 42-year-old woman is sure she wants to get pregnant, she is advised to go to the hospital to check her physical condition before deciding.