What is the risk level of elder childbearing?
With the progress of society and people's increasing awareness of free choice of childbearing, the phenomenon of elderly childbearing is gradually increasing. Older women refer to women aged 35 and over who are pregnant and have children. However, the elderly childbearing also brings a series of risks and challenges. This article will discuss the risk degree of elderly childbearing from the aspects of physiology, psychology, economy and society.
Physiological risk
First of all, elderly childbearing poses certain risks to women's physical health. As women grow older, their ovarian function and egg quality will decline. This may increase the risk of infertility or miscarriage. In addition, older women are more likely to suffer from pregnancy complications after pregnancy than younger women. For example, problems such as hypertension, diabetes and premature birth will increase the health risks of mothers and fetuses.
Secondly, the elderly childbirth will also have a certain impact on the health of the fetus. The study found that infants born to older mothers were at a higher risk of chromosomal abnormalities than younger mothers. The most common chromosomal abnormality is Down syndrome, which will bring difficulties to children's physical and intellectual development.
In addition, elderly childbearing also increases the risk of perinatal death. A study shows that compared with women aged 25 to 29, the risk of perinatal death for women over 40 is three times higher. This is mainly due to the decline of physical function and resistance of elderly pregnant women, as well as the impact of potential chronic diseases on pregnancy and delivery process.
Psychological risk
Older childbearing also brings certain risks to women's mental health. First, older women often face greater pressure. They may face pressure from their families and society, such as their families' incomprehension and questioning, as well as more economic and family responsibilities. These pressures will have a certain negative impact on women's emotional and mental health.
Secondly, the success rate of elderly childbearing is relatively low. Once infertility or abortion occurs, women may fall into depression and self blame. These negative emotions may have a negative impact on their postpartum depression and childcare behavior.
In addition, older women may face more challenges in the process of their children's education and growth. They may need to spend more time and energy to take care of their children, which may be just what young mothers do not have. This will also have an impact on women's mental health.
economic risks
Older childbearing also brings a series of economic risks. First, older women may need higher medical costs during pregnancy and childbirth. With the growth of age, there may be some problems in the development of the fetus, which requires more examination and treatment. In addition, more complicated operations may be required during the delivery process, and higher level medical technical support is required.
Then, older women may also face greater economic pressure in the process of their children's education and growth. For example, they may have to pay more for education and bear more family expenses. In addition, older women often have entered the peak of their career and need to balance work and child care, which may face greater challenges in their career development.
social risk
Older childbearing also poses certain risks to society. First of all, the number of children born by older women is relatively small, which may lead to the intensification of population aging. In a society that has already faced the problem of population aging, this will bring greater pressure to the social pension and medical system.
Secondly, giving birth at an advanced age may bring some troubles to the physical and mental development of children. As parents grow older, their physical function and energy may decline, unable to meet their children's needs. This may affect children's physical health and intellectual development, and bring uncertainty to their future.
To sum up, there are certain risks and challenges in physical, psychological, economic and social aspects of elderly childbearing. When deciding the childbearing age, women should fully consider their own physical conditions and living conditions, consult with doctors and make wise decisions.
