Coming of age pregnancy—to carry or not to carry?

According to WHO recommendations, it is better to plan the first (and any) pregnancy at the age of 22-25. Modern realities have shifted the birth of the first-born child to a later date.

In addition, women 38 and older may develop unwanted pregnancies. This happens after a series of unsuccessful attempts, when the couple “relaxed” and forgot about contraception. We tell you about the personal experience of late pregnancy of our ai consulting specialist.

Pregnancy has happened—what to do?

The test showed 2 stripes or you didn’t plan to give birth, or there are chronic diseases. The first feeling is panic.

What to do? Stop, exhale, and think:

1. The term is small—pregnancy is diagnosed at less than 12 weeks. There's still time to decide.
2. Discuss with a gynecologist, listen to recommendations—as an adult, a woman has been seeing the same doctor for a long time. He knows the peculiarities of her health, and will give his opinion on pregnancy. In this case, the doctor will not hide the risks, impose his opinion. If for good reasons the pregnancy should be terminated, the gynecologist will say so directly.
3. A visit to your chronic disease doctor is a must, especially if you have to take medications on a regular basis. Dosages may need to be changed and more frequent tests may be required.
4. Discuss the pregnancy with your partner—if you decide not to continue it, it's better to address the problem early on.

Pregnancy progresses—how to move on

Then everything is simple and complicated at the same time. Follow the recommendations of your gynecologist as scrupulously as possible. You will have to come for checkups more often, take more tests than you did when you were 20-25 years old.

What to look out for:

1. Undergo screening—the older the parents are, the higher the probability of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome and other genetic abnormalities. The first one is carried out at 11-12 weeks, ultrasound and the results of the analysis can identify abnormalities of fetal development.
2. Bleeding—if bleeding has started, go to hospital. Do not carry out any activities without ultrasound. If according to its results the pregnancy is developing, then gynecologists will take measures to normalize the condition.
3. If the doctor insists on a hospital stay, you should do it. You will be under the supervision of gynecologists.
4. Additional tests for genetic abnormalities—if there are indications, you have doubts and fears, get additional testing.
5. Keep track of your chronic illnesses—follow your doctor's orders as closely as possible and avoid relapses.
6. Age-related pregnancy is difficult, even if it is easy and without complications. Carefully weigh the possibilities, because you have to have time to raise your child. But don’t rush and do not make rash actions. I guarantee, the baby will give a lot of joy. And there will be no time to grow old—you are young parents again.

Age-related pregnancy is difficult, even if it’s easy and without complications. Carefully weigh the possibilities, because you have to have time to raise your child. But don’t rush and do not make rash actions. I guarantee, the baby will give a lot of joy and there’ll be no time to grow old.