What is the danger of giving birth at an advanced age?
With the progress of society and the improvement of living standards, more and more women choose to marry later and have children later. However, there are also a series of risks and risks associated with elderly childbearing. This article will elaborate on the danger of elderly childbearing from four aspects of physiology, psychology, economy and society.
Physiological risk
There are obvious differences between the physiological conditions of older women and young women. First of all, the quality and quantity of eggs of elderly women are reduced, which is easy to lead to chromosomal abnormalities. This increases the risk of congenital defects in the fetus. Secondly, the elasticity of the cervix and the contractility of the uterus of elderly women are also weakened, making delivery more difficult, which may lead to problems such as prolonged labor process and slow recovery of puerperium. In addition, older women are more likely to have pregnancy complications, such as hypertension, gestational diabetes, etc., which pose a threat to the health of mothers and infants.
However, although there are physiological risks, not every elderly woman will encounter these problems. Everyone's physical condition is different. Some elderly women may still enjoy good health, and many hospitals also provide special services for elderly gynecology and obstetrics, which can provide more meticulous care.
Psychological danger
Older pregnant women generally bear more psychological pressure. First of all, older mothers face more social pressure and public opinion pressure. The society has higher expectations for young mothers, and the questioning and pressure on older mothers also increase. At the same time, elderly mothers face greater risks of pregnancy and worry about the health of the fetus, which will also lead to emotional fluctuations and anxiety. Moreover, because the physical recovery ability of elderly mothers is weakened, the degree of hard work in bringing children will also increase, which may lead to psychological fatigue and depression.
In order to alleviate the psychological pressure of elderly mothers, family members and society should give more understanding and support. Measures such as providing psychological counseling services and organizing communication activities between pregnant mothers can help elderly mothers get through this special stage.
Economic risk
Older childbearing often requires more economic expenditure. With the growth of age, more care and rehabilitation are needed during pregnancy and childbirth, and medical expenses will increase accordingly. In addition, elderly mothers need special nutrition and diet during pregnancy, which will also increase the family's financial burden. In addition, the elderly childbearing will also have a certain impact on women's career, and may need to give up work or reduce working hours, leading to a decrease in income.
However, although economic pressure will increase, it may be relatively small for families with economic foundation. In addition, some countries and regions have also provided relevant birth subsidies and welfare policies to help reduce the economic burden of families.
Social risk
Older childbearing also brings some social risks. First of all, older mothers enter the childcare stage late, which brings about the problem of intergenerational differences. Compared with their peers, older mothers may be older in their children's growth stage, and it may be more difficult to give appropriate education and care. Secondly, the influence and scope of social activities of elderly mothers are also limited, and it is difficult for them to fully participate in social activities, social organizations or work, which has a certain impact on personal social development.
In short, there are certain physiological, psychological, economic and social risks in the elderly childbearing. However, this does not mean that older women cannot choose to have children. While pursuing their own wishes, elderly mothers need to fully consider the relevant risks and work together with doctors, families and society to ensure the health and happiness of mothers and babies.
