Advantages and Disadvantages of Elderly Birth
Elderly childbearing means that women begin to conceive at the age of 35 and above. With the development of society and the improvement of women's status, more and more women choose to delay childbearing. However, the elderly childbearing has its positive side and some negative effects. The following will elaborate on the elderly childbearing from four aspects: health risk, social pressure, economic burden and parenting difficulty.
Health risks
Older childbearing brings a series of health risks. With the growth of age, the quality of female eggs declines, which is likely to increase the risk of infertility or abortion. At the same time, due to the decline of physical function, the probability of complications during pregnancy is also high. For example, the incidence of diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and Down syndrome will increase significantly. In order to reduce the risk, older pregnant women need to undergo more frequent prenatal and regular examinations, which may bring them great physical and psychological pressure.
In addition, the elderly childbearing also increases the risk of children suffering from certain genetic diseases. Research shows that with the increase of mother's age, the probability of children suffering from autism and mental retardation will also increase. These potential health risks need to be paid attention to by older women.
social pressure
Compared with young women, older mothers face social pressure. In the traditional concept, women usually give birth between the age of 20 and 30, and childbearing behavior beyond this age range may be questioned and pressured by families and relatives. This kind of social pressure may lead to anxiety and inferiority among older expectant mothers, which may affect their health and mental state during pregnancy.
In addition, the physical changes faced by older pregnant women are also different from those faced by younger pregnant women. Older age makes it more difficult to recover and increases the risk of postpartum depression in women. Social demands on women's appearance and figure will bring extra pressure to elderly mothers, affecting their self-esteem and family relations.
financial burden
Elderly childbearing not only brings physical risks, but also brings certain pressure to the economy. Compared with young couples, older couples usually need more financial support to support their children's growth and education. In addition, due to the additional medical expenses and treatment that may be required for elder childbearing, family finance may face greater pressure. This also means that couples need to work longer hours, which may reduce the time they spend with their children.
In addition to the financial burden, elderly couples also need to consider their retirement plans. Because they may have entered old age after their children grow up, they need additional savings to ensure their quality of life. Therefore, from an economic perspective, it is not easy to give birth at an advanced age.
Nurturing difficulty
Older expectant parents face difficulties in rearing. Age increase means physical strength and energy decline, which may affect their care and education of children. Compared with young parents, older parents need more physical strength and patience to cope with their children's needs and challenges in the growth process. In addition, their knowledge and skills may not conform to the progress of the times, and they may need more learning and adaptation to meet the needs of children.
In addition, the uncertainty of the health of elderly parents will also have an impact on the growth of children. Children may need more care and attention when growing up, while older parents may not be able to ensure their health all the time and may not be able to meet their children's needs.
Summary
There are both advantages and disadvantages of old age childbearing. Health risk, social pressure, economic burden and difficulty in childbearing are the main problems faced by older children. Older pregnant women need to pay attention to their health and accept more frequent prenatal examinations; At the same time, we should face the social pressure and psychological distress brought by physical changes; In terms of economy, we also need to make good plans and fully consider our own parenting ability. To sum up, the elderly childbearing is a complex problem that needs the common attention and thinking of individuals and society.
