Is there an increase in the number of elderly children?
With the development of social economy and the enhancement of women's independent consciousness, the number of elderly children has shown an obvious increasing trend in the past decades. Statistics show that in recent years, the proportion of children born at the age of 35 and above has continued to rise. Take the United States as an example. In 2017, 14.2% of all women gave birth to children at an advanced age (35-39 years old), up sharply from 8.2% in 2000. In addition, the elderly fertility rate in Britain, Australia, Japan and other countries is also increasing year by year.
The main reasons for the increase in the number of elderly children are the postponement of women's marriage age, the demand for career establishment and the progress of medical technology. With the change of social concept, more and more women begin to attach importance to their career development and postpone marriage and childbirth. In addition, advances in medical technology have also provided older women with more possibilities for childbirth.
What is the impact of elderly childbearing on mothers and fetuses?
Older childbearing has certain risks and adverse effects on both mothers and fetuses. For pregnant women, the elderly childbirth increases the risk of pregnancy complications, such as pregnancy hypertension, diabetes, pre eclampsia, etc. In addition, older women often face more complex labor processes, which may require cesarean section or the use of obstetric forceps. All these factors increase the risk of delivery and the difficulty of recovery after operation.
For the fetus, the elderly birth is related to a series of potential risks. Higher age is associated with increased incidence of chromosomal abnormalities (such as Down syndrome) and other genetic diseases. In addition, the elderly birth also increases the risk of premature birth, low weight and birth defects. These risks largely depend on the specific age and physical condition of women.
However, it should be noted that not all mothers and fetuses who give birth at an advanced age will suffer from adverse effects. Some elderly puerpera are healthy, have a comprehensive physical examination before pregnancy, and can obtain satisfactory obstetric results through good pregnancy management in cooperation with doctors.
What is the motivation of giving birth at an advanced age?
The motivation of childbearing at an advanced age varies from individual to individual. First of all, many women only consider childbearing after their career development, thus delaying the time of childbearing. This is because they believe that career stability and economic independence are necessary conditions for raising children.
In addition, some women who have one or more children also choose to have children later. These women may not be able to raise children because of poor living conditions or other reasons when they are young. After the economic and social environment changes, they can choose to have children again.
Some women may choose to give birth at an advanced age due to unexpected pregnancy or remarriage after childbirth. These women may be aware of the risk of late childbirth, but they still hope to complete the establishment of the family.
Summary
With the development of social economy and the enhancement of women's independent consciousness, the number of elderly children is increasing year by year. Older childbearing has certain risks and adverse effects on both mothers and fetuses. Maternal women may face more pregnancy complications and delivery risks, while fetuses face increased risks of chromosomal abnormalities and other genetic diseases. Nevertheless, many elderly mothers and fetuses can still obtain satisfactory obstetric results through reasonable management and medical monitoring. The motivation of elderly childbearing varies from individual to individual, mainly including the reasons of considering childbearing after career development, having children again and unexpected pregnancy or remarriage. In view of the characteristics and risks of elderly childbearing, it is suggested that women should carry out comprehensive physical examination and preparation before pregnancy when considering late childbearing, and cooperate with doctors to conduct good pregnancy management.
