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At 40 and pregnant again. Will age be a problem?....DEDICATED TO MY SWEET GFS :x While women are often told it's best to have before the age of 35, Data suggests otherwise. There are multiple reasons why women are waiting to have , including fertility treatments, early careers, and settling down later in life. If you're curious about what it's like to have a baby at 40, you need to consider all of the benefits, risks, and other facts you need to know. Example ..Benefits, Risks, Fertility at 40, Conceiving at 40, What to expect during pregnancy, Labor and delivery, Risk for multiples....MAINLY What are the benefits of having a at 40 every girl should knno in modern age. Sometimes the benefits of having a baby later in life can outweigh those of having when you're in your 20s or 30s. For one, you might have already established your career and can dedicate more time to raising . Or your financial situation could be more favorable. You may have also had a change in your relationship status and you want to have a baby with your partner. These are among some of the most common benefits of having a at age 40. Some research suggests potential o benefits, including ....reduced cognitivem, decline, longer life span, better educational outcomes in , such as higher test scores and graduation rates. Not necessarily. If you had a straightforward pregnancy and birth last time, and you're fit and healthy, you and your baby are likely to be fine this time, too. Even so, there are a few things you should be aware of. The risk of miscarriage does increase with age. This is mainly because chromosomal problems, such as Down’s syndrome, are more likely. At 40, your risk of having a baby with Down's syndrome is about one in 200, or one in 67 if you already have a with Down's syndrome. You may want to have a screening test to estimate your individual risk. Your gynae will discuss options with you so not an issue in the Hungry's point of view. You're likely to give birth to a healthy baby. However, as an older mum, you're at an increased risk of some pregnancy complications. This is especially true if you had them in a previous pregnancy. Such complications include:...High blood pressure, Pre-eclampsia, Gestational diabetes, A baby with a low birth weight, Placenta praevia, Having your baby early Your gynae will check your blood pressure and test your urine during your regular per month inspection to spot early signs of any problems. Your gynae is there to help and advice. There are steps you can take to reduce your likelihood of developing high blood pressure and gestational diabetes. Regular, gentle exercise, and eating a balanced diet will help to keep you and your baby healthy. This means eating lean meat and fish, low-fat dairy foods, wholegrain cereal and bread, and plenty of fruit and vegetables. Try to keep away cakes, pastries, fizzy drinks and fast food . Once you're in your early 40s, and already a mum, you may actually have a healthier lifestyle than when you were younger anyway. I know you never smoke, what u have to do is drink less alcohol than you did in the past or stop completely..Hungry's advice.. This will only benefit both you and your baby. However, there are some risks that a healthier lifestyle may not influence. As an older mum yo''re also more likely to develop growths in the muscle wall of the uterus (fibroids). However, the more you've had before, the lower this risk will be. If you do develop fibroids and they're large or they appear in the lower part of your womb (uterus), they may obstruct the birth canal, meaning you're more likely to need a caesarean. In fact, once you reach 40, you're generally more likely to have a caesarean than if you were younger. This may be because the muscles in your womb don't work as well as they did when you were younger. It could also be due to doctors simply offering you more care because of the increased risk factors above, even if your pregnancy is going well. There are several things you can do during pregnancy and birth to reduce your chances of having a caesarean. These include seeing your gynae early on in your pregnancy, making a birth plan, and having good support throughout your pregnancy and labour. However, if you had a caesarean last time, your doctor recommend that you don't try for a v a g I n a l birth (VBAC) this time. This is because the chances of success decrease once you're past 40, so it may be safer for you to go straight for a caesarean. If you're still pregnant on your due date, your doctor may recommend that you have your labour induced. The exact dates may vary , so check with your gynae to see what the policy he and you can adopt. You can always discuss any concerns with gynae before making your decision. There are lots of positives for you as an older mum. The birth of your second baby is likely to be quicker and easier than your first. So if you had a v a g I n a l birth last time, you may also have a v a g in a l birth this time. You'll also be much more informed, having been through it before, which may help you feel more confident. You may still have a lot of baby clothes and other supplies left over from when your previous were newborns. If this wasn't long ago, you may find it challenging to balance pregnancy with looking after a baby or . Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it, be it from your handsome and caring choko, friends and family, or your gynae. If your are older, they may enjoy offering you a helping hand themselves! BEST OF LUCK AND WISH YOU THE BEST FROM MY HEART  |
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STATUTORY WARNING You may have more aches and pains due to joints and bones that are already starting to lose mass with age. You might also be more susceptible to high blood pressure and gestational diabetes. Pregnancy-related fatigue may be more pronounced as you get older, too.
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