How much damage does the elderly childbearing cause to the mother?
Elderly childbearing refers to the pregnancy and delivery of women at the age of 35 and above. With the development of society and the improvement of economic conditions, more and more women choose to postpone childbearing. However, the elderly childbearing may cause some damage to the mother. This article will elaborate on the damage of the elderly childbearing to the mother from the aspects of physiology, psychology, medical treatment and society.
Physiological damage
The physiological damage of the elderly to the mother is mainly manifested in the following aspects:
First of all, with the growth of age, women's ovarian function begins to decline gradually, and the quality of eggs will also gradually decline. Research shows that women over 35 years old have a low pregnancy success rate, which may increase the risk of miscarriage and fetal malformation. In addition, elderly childbearing will also increase the incidence of gestational diabetes, pregnancy induced hypertension and pregnancy related complications.
Secondly, when giving birth at an advanced age, women's recovery ability is relatively poor, and the time from pregnancy to recovery will be longer. This will bring greater physical burden to the mother and increase the risk of complications during pregnancy and childbirth, such as polyhydramnios, placental abruption, etc.
Finally, the elderly fertility is also related to the higher cesarean section rate. Due to the growth of age, the elasticity and muscle strength of the female birth canal will be weakened, making it more difficult to deliver naturally. This may lead to more cesarean section operations, increasing the risk of surgery and pain in the recovery period.
Psychological burden
The psychological burden of elderly childbearing on women cannot be ignored:
First, women face more anxiety and tension when giving birth at an advanced age. They may worry about their children's health and their ability to take care of them, which increases psychological pressure and may lead to postpartum depression.
Secondly, elderly childbearing may lead to family instability and economic burden. Due to the growth of age, women's family and career may have reached a certain stability and maturity, and re involvement in childcare may destroy the established balance. In addition, with the growth of age, women's economic income may also be relatively high, and the elderly childbearing needs more financial support, increasing the family's economic burden.
Finally, the elderly childbearing may also cause women to reassess their own value and identity. Women may doubt their ability and value because of their age, which will hurt their self-esteem and may lead to postpartum depression.
Medical challenges
Elderly childbearing needs to face a series of medical challenges:
First of all, a more comprehensive and detailed prenatal examination is needed for the elderly. Women need more blood tests, ultrasound tests and genetic counseling to ensure the health of the fetus and the safety of the mother.
Secondly, more medical intervention and assisted reproductive technology may be needed for the elderly. For example, more drugs and more trials may be needed in the process of in vitro fertilization (IVF), which increases the complexity and potential risks of treatment.
Finally, it is also necessary to select appropriate medical institutions and professional medical teams for elderly childbearing. Some large general hospitals and specialized hospitals have more experience and professional knowledge to deal with various complications and risks that may occur in elderly childbirth.
social influence
Older childbearing may have certain impacts on individuals and society:
First of all, the aging of the population may be further aggravated by the aging of children. As the number of elderly births gradually increases, the overall fertility rate of the society may decline, which intensifies the trend of aging and brings challenges to social pension security and population structure.
Secondly, the elderly childbearing may increase the pressure of family support. With the growth of age, women's energy and physical strength will gradually decline, and the burden of caring for children may be greater. For families, elderly childbearing may require additional economic support and re planning of household labor division.
Finally, the elderly childbearing may also have a certain impact on the growth of children. Because parents are older, children may face more pressure and challenges in their growth. In addition, the physical decline of parents may affect their interaction and companionship with their children.
To sum up, the damage to the maternal body caused by the elderly childbirth exists. From the physiological, psychological, medical and social aspects, the elderly childbearing may increase the risk and burden of the mother. Therefore, women should give full consideration to their own physical conditions and living environment when choosing to give birth at an advanced age, as well as full consultation and communication with medical experts.
