Disadvantages of old age childbirth

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Physical health problems caused by elderly childbearing

With the social progress and the continuous improvement of people's living standards, more and more women delay the childbearing age. However, the elderly childbearing has also brought a series of drawbacks. First of all, older women who give birth face a higher risk of pregnancy complications. With the growth of age, female ovarian function declines, and their reproductive system naturally ages, leading to a decline in fertility. Secondly, older pregnant women face higher difficulties and risks in the process of delivery. Age will lead to pelvic ligament relaxation and increase the difficulty of delivery. At the same time, the physical function of elderly pregnant women has begun to decline, which is prone to hypertension, diabetes and other complications. Moreover, the risk of birth defects is also significantly increased. The quality of the eggs of the elderly mothers declined, increasing the risk of chromosomal abnormalities and congenital diseases in the fetus.

In real life, many hospitals are faced with the challenges and risks brought by the elderly childbirth. Take Peking Union Medical College Hospital as an example. In the past two years, the proportion of mothers over 35 years old has been increasing. At the same time, the risk of complications in the delivery process of elderly mothers is also significantly increased. Medical personnel need to improve their professional skills and coping ability to ensure the safety of elderly mothers and fetuses.

The pressure of elderly childbearing on family and society

Older childbearing not only brings risks and challenges to individuals, but also brings pressure to families and society. First, for families, giving birth at an advanced age means additional economic burden. With the growth of age, women's risk of pregnancy will increase, and they need more medical expenses and care. At the same time, with the growth of children, families may need more energy and time to invest in their children's education and care.

Secondly, the elderly childbearing has also brought a series of problems to the society. More and more elderly women need more medical resources and social services. Hospitals need to increase relevant equipment and manpower, and society needs to provide more education, health care and support resources. At the same time, the growth of the elderly maternal children also needs social care and support. The society needs to pay attention to their health, education and employment.

Psychological pressure and work pressure of elderly childbearing

The pressure brought by the elderly childbirth is not only physical and economic, but also psychological and work pressure. For women, delaying childbearing will increase psychological anxiety and tension, and worry about their fertility and physical condition after childbirth. At the same time, women may face difficulties between family and career, and it is difficult to balance personal life and work pressure.

For men, the elderly childbearing also brings new responsibilities and pressures. With the increase of age, the fertility of men will also decline, and some fertility support treatment may be required. In addition, men also need to bear more family responsibilities and financial burdens to ensure children's health and family stability.

Summary and induction of elder childbearing

To sum up, there are many drawbacks in elder childbearing. From the aspects of health problems, family and social pressure, psychological and work pressure, the elderly childbearing has brought a series of challenges to individuals and society. Therefore, we need to strengthen publicity and education, promote timely childbearing, so that every family can meet the arrival of new life at the right time and conditions.