Psychological risk of elderly childbearing on mothers
Elderly childbearing refers to the pregnancy and childbirth of women over 35 years old. Although the progress of modern medical technology allows women to become pregnant and give birth successfully in their later years, there are certain risks for mothers to give birth at an advanced age. Among them, psychological risk is a problem worthy of attention.
First of all, the psychological pressure brought by the elderly childbirth is one of the important risks. For older expectant mothers, they may face all kinds of strange eyes, ridicule and doubt. The social prejudice and public opinion pressure against the elderly mothers will have a negative impact on their psychology, leading to psychological problems such as anxiety, inferiority and depression.
Secondly, the risk and uncertainty of elderly childbearing will also bring psychological pressure to expectant mothers. Compared with young women, older women are more likely to face more complications and complications during pregnancy, such as hypertension, diabetes and fetal malformations. These potential risks will bring worry and fear to expectant mothers and increase their anxiety and tension.
In addition, for elderly mothers, the future of their children has become one of their greatest concerns. With the growth of age, maternal health may gradually decline, and they may not have enough energy and time to accompany the growth of their children as young mothers do. This concern often plagues elderly mothers, increasing their psychological pressure and anxiety.
Physical risks of elderly childbearing to mothers
In addition to psychological risks, the elderly childbearing also brings a series of physical risks. First of all, elderly women are prone to face the risk of reproductive complications. Due to the growth of age, women's reproductive system functions gradually decline, which increases the risk of pregnancy and childbirth. For example, complications such as hypertension, diabetes, prenatal bleeding and placental dysfunction are more likely to occur.
Secondly, the elderly childbirth also increases the possibility of caesarean section. Due to the growth of age and the decline of fertility, the elderly women are more likely to face dystocia, leading to the need for cesarean section. Cesarean section is more harmful to the mother's body, and the recovery period is relatively long.
In addition, elderly childbearing also increases the risk of ectopic pregnancy. With the increase of age, female ovarian function will gradually decline, and ovarian ovulation function will also be affected. This will increase the possibility of ectopic pregnancy caused by the retention of eggs in the fallopian tube, which will pose a serious physical threat to expectant mothers.
The living burden of elderly childbearing on mothers
In addition to psychological and physical risks, the burden of elderly childbearing on mothers' lives should also be paid attention to. First, with the growth of age, the expectant mother's body will correspondingly experience more changes and discomfort, such as back pain, joint pain and edema, which will affect the daily life and work of the puerpera.
Secondly, the elderly mothers also need to bear more economic burden. Compared with young mothers, older mothers often need more medical examination and treatment, and more expensive prenatal and postnatal care services, leading to increased family economic pressure.
Older mothers also need more time and energy to take care of the newborn. With the growth of age, the physical recovery of pregnant women may be slower, and they need more adequate rest and care. However, they also need to face the physical discomfort and fatigue brought by age changes, which is a huge challenge for caring for newborns.
Summary
There are many risks and inconveniences for mothers to give birth at an advanced age. In terms of psychology, the elderly mothers are vulnerable to social prejudice and pressure, and face worries about their children's future. Physically, elderly mothers are prone to face the risk of fertility complications, and the probability of caesarean section and ectopic pregnancy is also high. In addition, elderly mothers also need to bear more physical and economic burdens, as well as care for newborns. Therefore, when deciding whether to give birth at an advanced age, older women need to consider their own physiological and psychological conditions, as well as possible risks and challenges.
