Adverse effects of elderly childbearing on women's bodies
With the development of social economy and the change of life concept, more and more women choose to postpone childbearing, and then enter the ranks of elderly childbearing. However, the adverse effects of elderly childbearing on women's bodies cannot be ignored. This article will elaborate on this from four aspects: physiology, psychology, social interaction and economy.
1、 Physiological impact
1. Aging of the reproductive system: the function of the female reproductive system will decline with age, for example, the quality and quantity of eggs will decline, and the uterine mucosa will become thinner. These problems will affect pregnancy and the success rate of pregnancy.
2. Increased complications during pregnancy: Older pregnant women have a higher risk of complications during pregnancy, such as hypertension, diabetes, pregnancy bleeding, etc. These complications will not only threaten the health of the mother, but also have adverse effects on the fetus.
3. Increased fetal problems: children born to older pregnant women are more likely to have congenital defects, such as Down's syndrome and congenital heart disease. This is because the age of women increases, the quality of eggs decreases, and the probability of chromosomal abnormalities increases.
2、 Psychological impact
1. Pregnancy anxiety: Older pregnant women often worry about their ability to conceive and raise children, which is prone to pregnancy anxiety. Anxiety will affect the mental health during pregnancy, and then have a negative impact on the development of the fetus.
2. Postpartum depression in the elderly: After giving birth to a child, women who have given birth at an advanced age are prone to fall into depression due to their slow recovery and high demand for children. This will not only affect the physical and mental health of mothers, but also have a negative impact on the relationship between family and children.
3. Marriage and family relations: Older childbearing often brings certain pressure and burden to families, and communication and understanding between couples will also be affected. If not handled properly, it may lead to the breakdown of the marriage relationship and have a negative impact on the whole family.
3、 Social impact
1. Changes in interpersonal relationships: Older women who give birth tend to be at another stage in the social circle. The children's company will reduce their chances of getting along with peers, which may lead to alienation of some social relationships and increased loneliness.
2. Child rearing problems: women who give birth at an advanced age usually need to face more parent-child education problems, such as generation gap with children, energy and physical pressure. These problems may make them feel more troubled and increase the burden of childcare.
3. Restricted career development: Older women who give birth may need to spend more time and energy to take care of their children after childbirth, which will have certain restrictions on their career development. This may mean fewer promotion opportunities and lower income levels.
4、 Economic impact
1. Increase in childbirth and medical expenses: women who give birth at an advanced age usually need to receive more prenatal examinations and pregnancy monitoring in different hospitals, which will increase medical expenses. At the same time, the cost of child rearing, education and medical care will also increase.
2. The economic pressure of the elderly: giving birth at an advanced age means that the child still needs financial support for a long time after the mother retires. This will impose a heavy burden on women's retirement planning and the elderly economy, and will increase their economic pressure.
3. Social security: In some countries, women who give birth at an advanced age may face insufficient social security benefits. They may not enjoy adequate pension, medical insurance and other benefits when they retire.
Summary
The adverse effects of elderly childbearing on women's bodies are mainly reflected in physical, psychological, social and economic aspects. Physiologically, the aging of the reproductive system and the increase of pregnancy complications have a negative impact on women's health; Psychologically, pregnancy anxiety and elderly postpartum depression will bring pressure and trouble to women; In terms of social interaction, changes in interpersonal relationships and parenting problems will also affect their daily lives; Economically, the increase of childbearing and medical expenses and the economic pressure of the elderly have brought economic burdens to women. Therefore, women should consider all kinds of physical and life factors and make wise decisions when considering elderly childbearing.
