What is the dilemma of elder childbearing
With the rapid development of society and the change of people's ideas, more and more women choose to postpone childbearing. However, the elderly childbearing has also brought a series of difficulties. This article will elaborate on the plight of elderly childbearing from four aspects: pregnancy and childbirth risk, physical recovery, economic pressure and social pressure.
1、 Maternity risk
With the growth of age, women's fertility gradually decreases, so the elderly childbearing faces higher risks of pregnancy and childbirth. On the one hand, older women are more likely to have pregnancy complications, such as pregnancy hypertension, pregnancy diabetes, etc. On the other hand, the risk of fetal malformation also increases. According to medical research, the risk of chromosomal abnormalities in pregnant women and children over 35 years old is significantly increased, such as Down syndrome, congenital heart disease, etc.
In addition to the risks of pregnant women, childbirth at an advanced age may also lead to premature delivery or the birth of low birth weight infants. This is because the aging of the female body leads to an unsatisfactory intrauterine environment, which cannot meet the needs of the normal development of the fetus.
Although the progress of modern medical technology has made the monitoring and nursing during pregnancy more perfect, the risks of pregnancy and childbirth brought by elderly childbirth still exist.
2、 Physical recovery
The growth of age makes women's physiological function decline, and it becomes more difficult for fertility to recover the body. The recovery period after childbirth is often longer. Older mothers may face more physiological discomfort during recovery, such as postpartum hemorrhage, mastitis, etc. In addition, the physical recovery after childbirth is also very challenging. Older mothers may need a longer time to adapt to the dual pressures of family and work.
In addition, elderly childbearing will also have a long-term impact on women's body, such as more likely to appear menopausal symptoms, osteoporosis, etc. This not only affects women's health, but also indirectly affects the happiness and stability of the whole family.
3、 Economic pressure
Older childbearing often requires more economic investment. First, with the growth of age, women may need to take more reproductive assistance technology to increase the likelihood of pregnancy, which will bring expensive medical costs. Secondly, nursing and prenatal education during pregnancy also need higher expenses. Finally, as children grow up, older parents may have to bear more education and parenting costs.
The increase of economic pressure may lead to family disputes, but also bring more mental pressure to elderly parents, making them difficult to enjoy the fun of life.
4、 Social pressure
In the traditional concept, childbirth has always been regarded as the responsibility and mission of women. With the growth of age, women's postponement of childbearing may be subject to family and social pressure. The urging of relatives and friends, and the questioning and judgment of society on the elderly childbearing may bring heavy pressure and burden to women.
In addition, elder childbearing may also bring about a series of children's education and parent-child relationship problems. A large age gap may lead to difficulties in intergenerational communication. At the same time, elderly parents may not participate in the growth of their children due to physical reasons, which may affect their children's growth and development.
Summary
Elderly childbearing is facing multiple dilemmas, such as increased risks of pregnancy and childbirth, difficulties in physical recovery, increased economic pressure and social pressure. Despite the continuous progress of medical technology and social concepts, it is still necessary to strengthen the development of related undertakings, provide better medical services and social security, and change the prejudice and pressure of society on elderly childbearing in order to solve the dilemma of elderly childbearing.
