Is giving birth at an advanced age dangerous for children?

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Is giving birth at an advanced age dangerous for children?

With the progress of modern medical technology, more and more women choose to postpone the childbearing age. However, is giving birth at an advanced age dangerous for children? The following aspects are elaborated in detail.

1. Birth risk

The elderly childbearing has brought a series of fertility risks. First, the increase of female age will lead to the decline of ovarian function and egg quality, increasing the risk of infertility. Secondly, older pregnant women are more likely to suffer from pregnancy complications, such as gestational diabetes, pregnancy induced hypertension and placental abruption. In addition, the elderly pregnant women are faced with a higher risk of caesarean section when carrying out natural childbirth.

In a study conducted by Shanghai Huashan Hospital, researchers analyzed 3000 elderly women and found that compared with young women, the incidence of uterine rupture, fetal hypoglycemia and other complications in elderly women was higher.

Therefore, there are certain fertility risks in the elderly childbearing, which is unfavorable for children.

2. Health problems

In addition to the risks that may be encountered during pregnancy and childbirth, older children are also more likely to face health problems. According to foreign research, children born at an advanced age are more likely to suffer from congenital heart disease and nervous system diseases than children born to young mothers.

A study from Beijing Children's Hospital found that older children are more likely to suffer from premature delivery, low birth weight and low Apgar score (the standard for evaluating newborn vital signs).

These health problems may have a long-term impact on children's life and development.

3. Psychological influence

The psychological impact of elderly childbearing on children also needs to be considered. Due to the increasing age gap, there may be greater differences in interests, living habits and educational concepts between older parents and children. This may lead to communication barriers, family conflicts and uncoordinated educational methods.

In addition, due to the limited physical strength and energy of the elderly parents in the child's growth process, they may not be able to pay enough attention and accompany, which may have a certain negative impact on the child's development.

4. Social factors

Older childbearing also involves social factors. With the improvement of women's social status and the increase of occupational pressure, more and more women choose to postpone childbearing. However, elderly childbearing may affect women's career development, increase family economic pressure, and even affect the relationship between husband and wife.

In addition, with the deepening of social aging, elderly parents may exert some pressure on their children on their unsolved problems, such as parenting and economic pressure.

summary

To sum up, there are certain risks and adverse factors in elder childbearing, which are dangerous for children. Reproductive risks, health problems, psychological effects and social factors may have an impact on children's life and development. Therefore, when considering elderly childbearing, both husband and wife should fully understand the relevant risks and make rational decisions to protect the healthy and happy growth of children.