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What are the adverse effects of elder childbearing? How to deal with it?

What are the adverse effects of elder childbearing? How to deal with it?

Adverse effects of elderly childbearing

With the social progress and the improvement of people's living standards, more and more women choose to give birth at an advanced age. However, the adverse effects of elderly childbearing cannot be ignored. This article will elaborate on the adverse effects of elderly childbearing from four aspects of physiology, psychology, society and economy, and propose countermeasures.

Adverse physiological effects

First of all, the reproductive risk of elderly women has increased significantly. With the growth of age, women's fertility gradually declines, and they face higher probability of miscarriage and fetal malformation during pregnancy. At the same time, elderly women are also prone to pregnancy complications such as gestational diabetes and hypertension, which pose a threat to the health of mothers and infants. Secondly, the elderly women have more complications during childbirth. Due to the aging of the body, women's uterine contractility is weakened, leading to prolonged delivery and increased likelihood of dystocia. In addition, older women are more likely to suffer from serious accidents such as uterine rupture and postpartum hemorrhage. Finally, elderly women also face a series of difficulties in postpartum recovery and child rearing. Due to old age and slow physical recovery, postpartum depression and other psychological problems are easy to occur. At the same time, the physical strength and energy of the elderly parents are limited, and their needs for child care may not be fully met.

Psychological adverse effects

The elderly childbearing has a negative impact on women's mental health. Many elderly women often experience a period of inability to conceive and self doubt before deciding to give birth, and also face the pressure of family and social public opinion. In addition, older women may face more anxiety and pressure when their children grow up, fearing that they cannot accompany their children to grow up.

Adverse social impacts

Older childbearing also has a certain impact on society. First of all, elderly childbearing has led to the intensification of population aging, which has brought pressure on public resources such as social pension and medical care. Secondly, the economic and living ability of the elderly parents may also be affected, especially when the children need long-term care and attention, which may increase the family's economic burden.

Adverse economic impacts

The elderly childbearing also brings some troubles to the family economy. On the one hand, the elderly childbirth needs more medical expenses, including pre pregnancy inspection, prenatal inspection, delivery costs, and so on, which increases the economic burden. On the other hand, because older women often need to take care of their children for a long time after childbirth, it may reduce the employment opportunities of women in the family, leading to a decrease in family income.

Dealing with the adverse effects of elderly childbearing

In view of the adverse effects of elderly childbearing, some measures can be taken to mitigate its negative effects. First, we should plan our family planning in advance and choose the right age. Learn about your fertility and risks by consulting your doctor in advance, and arrange your time reasonably. Secondly, carry out physical examination and pre pregnancy health care in advance to ensure that the physical condition is suitable for pregnancy. Women can have a comprehensive physical examination before pregnancy, including blood examination, heart examination, etc., to find potential problems in time and treat them. In addition, nutrition supplement and physical exercise should be strengthened to enhance physical fitness. Older women can maintain their health and improve their fertility opportunities through scientific diet and proper exercise. Finally, pay attention to mental health and seek psychological support. Older women can share their worries and pressures with their families and friends, seek help from professional psychological consultants, and reduce their psychological burden. To sum up, the adverse effects of elderly childbearing are mainly reflected in the physical, psychological, social and economic aspects. In order to cope with these impacts, women should plan their family planning in advance, carry out comprehensive physical examination and pre pregnancy health care, pay attention to mental health, and actively seek support and help. Only in this way can we minimize the adverse effects of elderly childbearing and ensure the health of mothers and babies.
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