First birth early or late

Giving birth is a relatively risky thing in itself. For some older pregnant women, there are many things to pay attention to when giving birth. As you have children at an older age, the risks of pregnancy and childbirth increase, so you need to pay attention to your health on a daily basis. For some older expectant mothers, is it better to give birth to the first child earlier or later? What should I pay attention to?

There is no good scientific evidence to prove whether the first child will be born early or later. It depends on one's own physical condition and other relevant factors.

Suggested measures

It is recommended to go to the hospital for prenatal check-ups in time in the late stages of pregnancy, and to prepare for delivery in daily life. You must have a positive attitude and do appropriate exercise in the late stages of pregnancy, which will help to play an assistive role in delivery.

Frequently asked questions

Please note that you must pay more attention to your physical condition in the later stages of pregnancy. If you experience pain or amniotic fluid rupture, seek medical attention immediately to avoid unexpected events.

Having a baby at the age of 38 is considered an older age for pregnancy. Therefore, when preparing for pregnancy, both husband and wife need to do pregnancy check-ups, especially the urinary system, which must be taken seriously. In addition, if the health of both husband and wife is confirmed, folic acid and other vitamins can be appropriately supplemented from the third month of pregnancy to prevent fetal malformations.

For older pregnant women, prenatal check-ups are also very important, and they should try to increase the frequency of prenatal check-ups throughout the pregnancy. You need to pay attention to the control of blood sugar level and blood pressure. Between 18 and 23 weeks of pregnancy, pregnant women should undergo an amniocentesis test to check whether there are any abnormalities in the fetus. Normal young pregnant women do not need to do this test regularly. In addition, older pregnant women should learn to use remote fetal ECG monitors to monitor the fetal heart at home so as to understand the fetal condition anytime and anywhere.

In addition to paying attention to doing the necessary prenatal checkups, pregnant women should pay attention to the rationality of their diet, and effective exercise is also very important. Older pregnant women need stronger physical fitness to give birth, so they should exercise more often to improve the body's resistance.