Psychological Distress of Elderly Childbearing
With the progress of society, more and more women choose to consider childbearing after their careers become stable. However, due to physiological restrictions, too old will affect women's fertility, which makes the elderly childbearing a psychological problem. Many women will face a lot of pressure and doubt when they decide to give birth at an advanced age. At this time, psychological support becomes particularly important.
First, some women may worry about their physical conditions and health. Due to the increase of age, the function of female reproductive system may decline, increasing the risk of miscarriage and abnormal babies. In addition, older pregnant women also face more risks of pregnancy complications, such as hypertension and diabetes. Therefore, doctors and psychologists should explain these risks to them, provide scientific basis, and let them know their physical conditions.
Secondly, for older pregnant women, pregnancy and childbirth itself is a difficult task. They may face longer pregnancy and more difficult delivery process, and they are more likely to feel tired and painful. Therefore, they need encouragement and support to make them believe that they have enough strength and ability to complete this great mission.
Third, elderly childbearing often requires economic investment and understanding and support from families and society. Older women may face more family and career pressures, and childbirth may have a certain impact on their economic status and personal development. Therefore, while providing psychological support, we should also help them find ways to solve their economic and family problems to reduce their burden.
The role of hospital psychological support
In order to help the elderly pregnant women overcome their psychological problems, some hospitals and professional institutions began to provide psychological support services. These services can include psychological consultation, psychological counseling and psychological education. First of all, psychological consultants can listen to the voice of patients, understand their confusion and anxiety, and provide appropriate solutions. Secondly, psychological tutors can help them regulate their emotions and enhance their self-confidence through emotional release and positive attitude cultivation. Finally, psychological education can help them understand the risks and precautions of elder childbearing, and provide necessary information for them to make wise decisions.
Family psychological support
Family support is also crucial for the mental health of elderly pregnant women. Their relatives can become their most solid backing, giving them encouragement and understanding. Through full communication, family members can better understand their decisions and needs, and provide corresponding support and help. In addition, family members can accompany them to participate in the prenatal examination and delivery process, and provide emotional support and assistance.
Social psychological support
In addition to family support, social care and understanding also play an important role in the mental health of elderly pregnant women. The society should strengthen the propaganda and education of the elderly childbearing groups, advocate diversified childbearing concepts, and reduce discrimination and pressure on the elderly childbearing. Medical institutions and social organizations should provide more resources and services to meet their needs and provide necessary help and support.
Summary
The psychological support for the success of elderly childbearing should cover three levels: hospital, family and society, so as to help elderly pregnant women overcome psychological problems and enhance their confidence and determination. Psychological support services in hospitals can provide professional consultation and education to help them understand their own conditions and risks. Family support can give them emotional support and encouragement. And social care and understanding can reduce their social role and economic pressure. Through various psychological support, we can make elderly pregnant women better face difficulties and achieve the success of elderly childbirth.
