When is a child born at an advanced age?
With the progress of science and technology and the change of society, the childbearing age of modern women is gradually postponed, but it also causes the risk of elderly childbearing. So, how old is the risk of having a baby at an advanced age?
Physiological risk
Female fertility is limited by age. With the increase of age, the fertility gradually decreases. Generally speaking, the age of 35 is a watershed, and the quality and quantity of female eggs begin to decrease gradually. With the increase of age, the risk of chromosomal abnormalities in eggs will also increase, leading to abortion, fetal malformations and other problems. For women over 40 years old, the risk of chromosomal abnormalities is higher, and the probability of most common cases of chromosomal abnormalities, such as Down syndrome, will also increase significantly.
In addition, women also face more risks of pregnancy complications when giving birth at an advanced age. For example, pregnant hypertension, diabetes, pre eclampsia and other potential health problems are more likely to occur, and these problems will affect the health of mothers and infants.
Therefore, from a physiological point of view, women who give birth after the age of 35 will face significantly increased risks.
Psychological pressure
The elderly childbearing not only has physiological risks, but also brings psychological pressure to women. With the progress of society, women pay more attention to the development of their careers, which will delay the time of childbirth. However, when women decide to have children, they may find that they can no longer conceive as easily as when they were young.
Women may face psychological pressure in the face of declining fertility and fertility risks. They may feel regret and anxiety that they have missed the best childbearing age, and worry that they cannot successfully conceive, give birth and raise children.
Therefore, childbearing at an advanced age is not only a physiological risk, but also may lead to psychological pressure on women.
Social impact
Older childbearing also exists in the social perspective. With the progress of science and technology, the upper limit of childbearing age seems to be pushed further, but the social concept is relatively conservative. Some people still believe that childbirth is no longer appropriate or acceptable for women after a certain age.
The influence of social attitudes may lead to various pressures and discrimination against women who have given birth at an advanced age. Whether from family or social environment, this kind of pressure will have a negative psychological impact on women, increasing psychological burden and anxiety.
epilogue
To sum up, there are certain risks in the physical, psychological and social aspects of elderly childbearing. Physiological risks include decreased fertility and increased complications during pregnancy; Psychological pressure mainly comes from the decline of fertility and worries about fertility risks; The impact of social perspective is reflected in the conservative social concept and possible pressure.
Therefore, it is suggested that women should try to consider childbearing before the age of 35 to avoid the risks and pressures brought about by older childbearing. At the same time, the society should improve the support and understanding of elderly childbearing, reduce the pressure and discrimination faced by women, so that every woman can choose to give birth at the right time and get support.
