The danger of childbirth at an advanced age: the impact on children
Elderly childbearing refers to the pregnancy and childbearing of women aged 35 and above. In recent years, with the development of society and people's pursuit of marriage and career, more and more women choose late marriage and late childbirth. However, the impact of elderly childbearing on children has gradually attracted people's attention. This article will discuss the influence of the risk of elder childbearing on children from four aspects: physical health, intellectual development, social ability and mental health.
good health
Children born at an advanced age face more health risks at birth because their mothers are older. First, the incidence of complications during pregnancy and childbirth has increased. Older women are more likely to suffer from pregnancy complications such as gestational diabetes mellitus and pregnancy induced hypertension. The existence of these complications may have a negative impact on the child's development. Secondly, children may also face more health problems after birth. Research shows that children born at an advanced age have a higher risk of congenital heart disease, Down's syndrome and other genetic diseases than children of young mothers.
In addition, children born at an advanced age may also face more health problems during their growth. The study found that older children are more likely to suffer from lung infections, respiratory diseases and other diseases, and their body immunity is low. Therefore, parents should take more careful care of the elderly children, pay attention to enhancing their resistance and improving their health.
Intellectual development
There may be some differences in the intellectual development of older children. The study found that the children of the elderly mothers were slightly inferior to the children of the young mothers in cognitive ability, language expression, learning ability and other aspects. This is related to the decline of the egg quality of the elderly women and the increase of harmful factors during pregnancy. However, it is worth noting that this difference is not absolute. Every child's intellectual development is affected by many factors, including family education environment, life experience, etc. Therefore, parents should provide high quality education and training environment for older children to help them grow up healthily.
In addition, children born at an advanced age may also face the challenge of psychological development. They may feel anxious or inferiority complex due to physical differences, and even have emotional disorders. Therefore, parents should pay attention to the mental health of children born at an advanced age, and timely find out and solve the psychological problems they may encounter.
Social skills
Children born at an advanced age may face some difficulties in social skills. Due to the differences between parents and peers, there may be a generation gap between older children and peers. They may be different from other children in terms of parent-child relationship and family environment, which may cause them to feel uncomfortable in social interaction. In addition, older children may face more care and expectations in the family, which may affect their independence and social skills.
Therefore, parents should pay attention to the cultivation of social ability of older children, encourage them to actively participate in group activities, and establish good interaction with other children.
mental health
Children born at an advanced age may also face certain challenges in terms of mental health. They may face pressure and expectations from themselves and family members. They may have higher expectations and anxiety, or they may feel isolated and lost due to lack of understanding and support. Therefore, parents should establish good communication channels with their children, care about their emotional needs, and provide good psychological support and environment.
To sum up, the impact of elderly childbearing on children is mainly reflected in physical health, intellectual development, social ability and mental health. Although there are some unfavorable factors, the care and cultivation of parents still play a vital role in helping them grow up healthily.
