The Dilemma of Older Childbearing
With the development of society and the improvement of living standards, more and more couples choose to postpone childbearing, pursue careers or enjoy the world of two. However, a long delay in childbearing has led many couples into the plight of elderly childbearing. The elderly childbearing has brought many physical, psychological and economic challenges, and has brought great trouble to couples who dream of having healthy babies.
Increased health risks
With the growth of age, the number and quality of female eggs will gradually decrease. After the age of 35, the quality of women's eggs drops sharply, so the difficulty of pregnancy increases greatly. In addition, older pregnant women are also prone to some pregnancy complications, such as hypertension, diabetes and the increase of prenatal risk factors. These physical health risks make the elderly pregnant women need more close and complex medical examination and care.
In the obstetric clinic of a famous hospital in Beijing, more and more elderly pregnant women come to see a doctor. Ms. Li, 45, is one of them. She decided to try to give birth at an advanced age, but she encountered many problems. She said that she had done IVF for many times in the process of pregnancy preparation, but it had never been successful. She is worried about whether her physical condition is suitable for pregnancy and whether her age brings health risks to the baby.
Increased psychological pressure
The psychological pressure of elderly childbearing on couples is also a major problem. As they grow older, couples will doubt their fertility and worry about whether they can have healthy babies. At the same time, they will also feel the pressure of society and family, because people generally believe that the appropriate childbearing age is before the age of 30. This makes couples face criticism and doubt from the surrounding environment.
In a psychological counseling center in Shanghai, more and more elderly couples come to seek help. Professor Wang, a psychologist, said that these couples often feel anxious, depressed and helpless. They need professional psychological support and guidance to help them adjust their mentality, reduce stress and provide positive fertility strategies.
Increased economic pressure
Another dilemma of elderly childbearing is the increase of economic pressure. With the growth of age, couples usually have a certain economic foundation, but they still need more capital investment for elder childbearing. Both IVF and closer medical monitoring and examination require a lot of expenses. In addition, older pregnant women also need more nutrition supplement and health management during pregnancy, which also increases the economic burden.
In the gynecology and obstetrics department of a general hospital in Guangzhou, the number of elderly pregnant women is increasing. Many couples give up their stable jobs to invest in better medical conditions and health care measures in order to realize their desire to give birth at an advanced age. They hope to obtain a better breeding environment and a higher success rate through more adequate capital investment.
Summary of dilemma
Older childbearing not only brings physical health risks, but also psychological and economic pressure on couples. These difficulties make them face difficult choices, and they need to make a balance between firming their desire and facing the reality. Therefore, early birth planning and consultation, as well as comprehensive medical and psychological support, are of vital importance for elderly couples who have given birth.
