The economic pressure of elderly childbearing
With the development of society and the improvement of people's living standards, more and more couples choose to postpone childbearing, leading to the widespread phenomenon of elderly childbearing. However, the elderly childbearing not only brings health risks, but also brings huge economic pressure to families.
First of all, in terms of economy, elderly childbearing means that families need to bear more medical expenses. With the growth of age, female fertility declines, and many couples need to seek assisted reproductive technology, such as IVF, which is not only expensive, but also requires many attempts, increasing the economic burden. At the same time, older mothers face more pregnancy complications and risks of pregnancy and childbirth, which may require more prenatal inspection and monitoring, increasing medical costs. These expenses are undoubtedly a huge economic burden for young couples who marry late and have children late.
Secondly, elderly childbearing also has an impact on family income and employment. Many elderly mothers need to take long maternity leave after pregnancy, which means that the family has only one source of income, increasing economic pressure. At the same time, because women are old, they may have accumulated some experience and qualifications in the workplace. Temporary leave from work will lead to lagging career development, which may affect the family's future income level.
In addition, elderly childbearing also makes families face more education expenditure. Late childbearing families usually have more energy and resources to invest in their children's education, including early education, preschool education, tuition and miscellaneous expenses, which is a test for the family's economic situation. Moreover, compared with young parents, older parents may not be able to provide more companionship and support when their children grow up. They need to rely on external resources, which also increases the economic burden.
Psychological pressure of elderly childbearing
In addition to economic pressure, childbirth at an advanced age also brings great psychological pressure. First of all, the psychological pressure women face first comes from their own physiological changes. As women grow older, their ovarian function gradually weakens, and they may need more attempts to conceive successfully, which brings psychological pressure and anxiety to women.
In addition, the social prejudice and evaluation of the elderly mothers also brought psychological burden to women. The traditional idea is that women should give birth at an early age, while the elderly birth is often regarded as an unconventional and risky choice. Under the pressure of relatives, friends and the society, the elderly parturients tend to have inferiority complex and anxiety, and worry about their ability and physical condition being questioned, which has a negative impact on mental health.
In addition, the elderly childbearing will also bring pressure on the relationship between husband and wife. Many couples have entered middle age when they decide to give birth at an advanced age. Their personalities and living habits have been formed. With the arrival of the newborn, they need to welcome a new family model. Mutual understanding and communication between husband and wife become the key. If they cannot effectively cope with and adapt to changes, they are prone to conflict and pressure, which will bring unnecessary troubles to the family.
Ways to cope with economic and psychological pressure
In the face of the economic and psychological pressure brought by the elderly childbearing, couples can take the following measures:
First, reasonably plan the family's economic situation and make full preparations in advance. Couples can make detailed birth plans and start to reserve certain funds for possible medical expenses and family expenses before pregnancy. In addition, couples can purchase relevant insurance products to reduce their financial burden.
Secondly, couples can actively seek family and social support. The support and encouragement of family and friends play an important role in economy and psychology, and can help couples get through difficult times. At the same time, couples can also learn about and obtain appropriate assistance and support measures through the community or relevant organizations.
In addition, couples need to maintain a positive attitude and learn to cope with pressure and emotions. They can relieve pressure through regular exercise and moderate relaxation, and find some relaxation methods suitable for themselves, such as reading, listening to music or participating in some social activities. In case of psychological distress, the couple can seek the help of a psychological consultant to talk about their inner troubles and problems.
summary
Older childbearing not only brings economic pressure, but also increases psychological burden. Couples can cope with these pressures by reasonably planning their family economy, seeking family and social support, and maintaining a positive attitude. Although giving birth at an advanced age will bring some difficulties and challenges, as long as couples maintain a positive and optimistic attitude, they believe that they can successfully go through this stage and make contributions to the happiness of the family.
