Psychological pressure of elderly childbearing
With the social progress and the improvement of living standards, more and more couples choose to delay childbearing, but the elderly childbearing is also accompanied by a series of psychological pressures. The following is a detailed description of the psychological pressure of elderly childbearing from four aspects: physical health, economic pressure, major decisions and family expectations.
good health
The decline of physical functions of elderly women, such as the decline of egg quality and irregular menstruation, may cause psychological pressure. Women may be worried about their fertility or complications. In addition, older women have a longer recovery time during pregnancy and postpartum, which will also have a negative psychological impact.
In addition, older men will also face similar physical health problems as women. They may experience problems such as decreased testicular function and decreased sperm quality. When men face reproductive difficulties, the pressure cannot be ignored.
Economic pressure
Older childbearing usually requires longer gestation period and more medical investment, which makes couples bear greater economic pressure. They need to pay more medical expenses, carry out disease screening and do various assisted reproductive technologies. In addition, the economic pressure brought by the elderly childbirth will also increase the anxiety and anxiety of couples, because it may affect their quality of life and future economic conditions.
Major decisions
Older childbearing is a major decision, which means that couples must reassess their life plans and priorities. Couples may have to postpone career development or give up some personal goals to meet the needs of childbirth. Such a major decision may lead to depression, anxiety and ambivalence.
In addition, elder childbearing may also involve moral issues such as the choice of assisted reproductive technology or surrogacy. Couples need to fully understand relevant laws and ethical norms, and make decisions suitable for themselves.
Family expectations
Family expectations and social pressure are also the psychological pressure faced by elderly child-bearing couples. Family members and the society often put forward expectations and requirements for them, hoping that they can inherit the family blood as scheduled or meet the social expectations. Couples feel pressured by these expectations and worry about not meeting others' expectations.
In addition, influenced by traditional ideas, couples may also worry that older children will encounter difficulties in their studies, career development and marriage in the future.
The Influence of Older Childbearing on Couple Relationship
The elderly childbearing has had many impacts on the relationship between husband and wife. The following describes it in detail from three aspects: pressure and tension, solidarity and support, and the realization of common goals.
Stress and tension
The psychological pressure brought by the elderly childbirth will have a negative impact on the relationship between husband and wife. Couples may feel nervous and anxious due to problems such as fertility difficulties, economic pressure and social expectations. These negative emotions may lead to conflict and tension between couples.
Solidarity and support
Although childbirth at an advanced age may bring pressure, some studies have shown that couples tend to be more united and supportive of each other in the face of reproductive difficulties. They will strengthen communication and understanding with each other and jointly cope with various pressures through mutual encouragement and support. In this process, the feelings between husband and wife may be strengthened.
Achieving common goals
The elderly childbearing can become an important goal and opportunity for the relationship between husband and wife. Couples can cultivate common family values and ideology and enhance each other's sense of belonging in the process of pursuing fertility together. In addition, the realization of their common goals may also further consolidate the cooperation and unity between husband and wife.
summary
The psychological pressure of elderly childbearing is mainly reflected in physical health, economic pressure, major decisions and family expectations. Couples may have negative emotions such as anxiety, anxiety, confusion and tension when facing these pressures. The impact of elderly childbearing on the relationship between husband and wife involves pressure and tension, solidarity and support, and the realization of common goals. Although elderly childbearing brings a series of challenges and pressures, couples can cope with these pressures through solidarity, cooperation, mutual support and common pursuit of goals, thus enhancing the stability and happiness of the relationship between husband and wife.
