What are the risks of elder childbearing after the opening of second child?

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Definition and background of elder childbearing

Elderly childbearing refers to women's pregnancy and childbearing at the age of 35 and above. After the opening of the second child policy, many couples chose to delay childbearing, which led to the increasing fertility rate of the elderly. Compared with young pregnant women, there are some potential risks and confusion in the elderly childbearing.

Physiological risk

First, older pregnant women face a higher risk of abortion. Due to the growth of age, female ovarian function gradually declines, egg quality declines, and embryos with genetic abnormalities are prone to occur. Secondly, older pregnant women are more likely to suffer from pregnancy complications, such as gestational diabetes and pregnancy induced hypertension. These diseases may cause harm to the health of the fetus and the mother. In addition, older pregnant women may face greater risks of obstetric complications during delivery, such as intrauterine distress and dystocia.

Although the progress of modern medical technology can reduce some physiological risks, we should be aware that there are still some physiological risks for elderly pregnant women. Therefore, before deciding to give birth at an advanced age, couples should fully understand these risks, and fully communicate and evaluate with doctors.

Psychological and social risks

The elderly childbearing may bring certain pressure and anxiety to the psychological state of the couple. On the one hand, older pregnant women may face more social pressure and judgments. In some social environments, women should give birth at a young age to prevent physical discomfort or genetic risks. On the other hand, for couples, giving birth at an advanced age may mean that their children will be small when their parents are old, increasing the challenges of care and upbringing.

In addition, older pregnant women may also bear greater financial pressure. Older childbearing needs more medical examination and care, and may need to pay higher medical expenses. At the same time, due to age restrictions, elderly couples may need to make some sacrifices in work and life in order to better take care of and accompany their children.

Health risk of children

The children of older pregnant women may face some health risks. Due to the influence of the biological clock, the egg quality of older pregnant women decreases, which may increase the risk of chromosomal abnormalities in embryos. This may lead to the birth of some hereditary diseases or developmental disorders.

In addition, older pregnant women have a higher risk of gestational diabetes and pregnancy induced hypertension, which may have an irreversible impact on the growth and development of the fetus. In addition, as the mother's age increases, children may have to cope with the aging and possible loss of their parents when they become adults, which also poses certain psychological challenges.

Full text summary

Older childbearing has become more common after the opening of the second child, but not everyone is suitable for older childbearing. Older pregnant women face the risk of physical abortion, complications and obstetric complications, as well as psychological and social pressure. At the same time, children's health also needs special attention. Couples should consider various risks comprehensively and consult and evaluate fully with doctors when considering elderly childbearing.