Challenges of the Elderly Birth
With the development of society, more and more women choose to welcome the birth of new life in their old age. However, the elderly childbearing also faces many challenges. From physical condition to psychological pressure, all need to be considered. This article will discuss the challenges faced by elderly childbearing from the aspects of medical risks, economic pressure, social support and children's future development.
1、 Medical risks
The physical condition of the elderly child-bearing women is relatively fragile, and they face higher medical risks. First of all, the increasing age of women will lead to a decline in fertility, increasing the probability of infertility. Secondly, older women are more likely to suffer from pregnancy complications such as gestational diabetes mellitus and pregnancy induced hypertension, which increases the safety risks of children and mothers. In addition, older mothers may need to deliver by caesarean section and other surgical methods, which increases the risk of surgery and the difficulty of postoperative recovery.
In addition, older women who give birth also face more health risks after their babies are born. Because the physical condition of elderly women may not be suitable for breastfeeding, infants cannot enjoy the benefits of breastfeeding. At the same time, older women are more likely to suffer from postpartum depression, which has a negative impact on the upbringing of infants.
Therefore, older women who have given birth need to choose hospitals and doctors more carefully, and conduct comprehensive physical examination and consultation to reduce medical risks.
2、 Economic pressure
Older childbearing may require more economic investment. First of all, elderly women may need a longer pregnancy preparation process, including treatment of infertility, artificial pregnancy and other methods, which are all costs that cannot be ignored. Secondly, older women also need more medical expenditure during pregnancy and postpartum, such as more complex prenatal examination, special diet and drug support. In addition, older women also need more investment in education and training during the growth of their children.
Therefore, families with older children need to carry out economic adjustment and planning in advance to ensure that they can bear these additional economic pressures.
3、 Social support
Older childbearing often faces the problem of lack of social support. As most family members are in the old age stage, they may have some limitations in caring for their grandchildren. In addition, older mothers may lack similar understanding and recognition with their peers in educating their children, which leads to educational difficulties. However, there are also some prejudices and discrimination in the society, and the attention and help given to the elderly childbearing is not enough.
Therefore, families with older children need to find and strive for more social support and resources, including support from relatives and friends, and help from community organizations.
4、 Future development of children
Children of older women who have children may face some development problems. First of all, the physical condition of the elderly parents may not be suitable for providing adequate care and companionship for their children, which may have a certain impact on their children's physical health and psychological growth. Secondly, older children may be more prominent among their peers, vulnerable to discrimination and isolation, resulting in emotional distress. In addition, children born at an advanced age may face the risk of losing their parents earlier, increasing the uncertainty of their future life.
Therefore, families with older children should pay special attention to their children's development, provide more care and support, and cultivate their healthy and happy growth.
Summary
There are many challenges such as medical risks, economic pressure, social support, and children's future development. In response to these challenges, families with older children should carefully choose hospitals and doctors, conduct comprehensive physical examination and consultation, and ensure the safety of mothers and babies; Carry out economic adjustment and planning in advance to ensure that it can bear additional economic pressure; Find and strive for more social support and resources, including support from relatives and friends, help from community organizations, etc; Pay special attention to children's development, provide more care and support, and cultivate their healthy and happy growth.
