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You decide when you want to be a mother, and that is a personal choice. There has been a major shift in the trend over the years with women opting to embrace motherhood after gaining financial freedom or achieving their career goals. Motherhood is a journey and not the destination, and for each woman, it will be different. Finding the right partner to start a family is another important decision that precedes this decision; hence, timing is important. There is no simple checklist that can fit everyone, and hence, the only way forward is good care of health - mind, and body both.
All About Pregnancy
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The time during which the baby grows inside the mother’s womb is called the pregnancy or gestation period. It usually lasts for about 40 weeks on average in most cases, for a healthy pregnancy in humans. Pregnancy happens when a fertile and viable sperm cell from the male body successfully reaches the egg cell in the female and leads to the formation of a zygote which would later develop into a baby.
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The human female body has a finite number of egg cells that are formed in the body while the female is still inside the womb. At the start of the period cycle in a young girl or at the time of menarche each month one cell matures and is released from either of the ovaries. The body is fertile and considered most ready to support a healthy pregnancy a few years after the onset of puberty, roughly around the twenties.
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With a changing lifestyle and habits along with age, the number of viable egg cells in the body goes down, and hence the possibility for a natural conception goes down with age. A woman in her 30s can choose to plan a baby, and with the right medical care and support, sail through it smoothly. To know more, get a consultation at the best gynaecology hospital in Kharadi, Pune.
Planning a Pregnancy
The female body has a periodic cycle of egg cells being released from the body and therefore, a particular phase of fertility begins every month. Usually, this phase comes around the second week after the period cycle when a new cell matures and is released by the ovaries. Planning a pregnancy requires tracking the cycles to increase the chances of natural conception. These are as follows:
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Track your cycles.
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Plan conception during peak fertility.
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Get a health check for tracking fertility.
Genetic Screening
If a woman decides to embrace motherhood after 35 years of age, it is considered advanced maternal age. Advanced maternal age is one of the risk factors for genetic defects. If you are someone who has decided to embrace motherhood in your mid-thirties, your doctor would recommend a thorough genetic screening for you and your partner to test for any possible genetic abnormalities. Genetic screening is important for various reasons, these include:
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To screen for possible risks of Thalassemia.
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Screen for inherited risks.
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Assess the chances of genetic defects.
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Prepare plans for better prenatal care.
Multiple Pregnancy
With age, the hormones in the body change, and numerous factors may lead to imbalance. Women in their mid-thirties have a higher probability of conceiving twins or multiple pregnancies. Some of the complications which may arise with pregnancies in the thirties are as follows:
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Twin pregnancy
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Triplets
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Conjoined twins
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Birth deformity and underdeveloped body.
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Stress on Mother’s body.
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Chances of miscarriage.
The Highs and Lows during Pregnancy
Pregnancy takes a woman on a roller coaster of emotions, thanks to hormonal fluctuations.
The shift in overall hormones and blood work during pregnancy has a great impact on the emotional and mental health of the person. Women go through a myriad of emotional ups and downs throughout their pregnancy and thus may experience stress too. Family support and care are vital during this phase. At Manipal Hospitals, our expert care providers give couples the best professional support and counseling to help them through this journey. Some ways to minimize stress are as follows:
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Track your moods.
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Eat Well
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Get good rest.
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Regular Sleep
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Health supplements
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Counseling
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Supportive care
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Prenatal and postnatal physiotherapy.
Every woman is different and so is her life. You have decided to pursue your dream of embracing motherhood in your 30s, take it with full pride. At Manipal Hospitals, we have some of the most experienced gynaecologists in Kharadi Pune, to help you tackle all your fears around pregnancy and plan a safe journey into motherhood. Our doctors are the best in the city and with their experienced training, treat each new family with the utmost care, so you can welcome your little bundle of joy with good health and happiness.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Manipal Hospitals, Kharadi, Pune
