How to deal with the psychological barriers of elderly childbearing?
With the development of society and the change of people's conception of childbearing, more and more women choose to postpone childbearing. However, there are also a series of psychological barriers associated with elderly childbearing. This article will discuss the psychological barriers of elderly childbearing from different perspectives, and give corresponding coping strategies.
Social pressure and shame
Many elderly prospective parents face social pressure and shame. They worry that their age will cause others' criticism and judgment. This idea comes from cultural traditions and age stereotypes. Social pressure and shame will increase the anxiety and inferiority of prospective parents.
To cope with this psychological barrier, prospective parents can adopt the following strategies:
First, actively publicize and publicize the positive value of elderly childbearing to the outside world. This can deliver positive information through media, social platforms and other channels, and change the public's prejudice against elderly childbearing.
Second, choose a social circle that understands and supports. Share your thoughts and feelings with those who understand and support you, and get support and encouragement.
Finally, build self-confidence and self-esteem. Affirm your choice, trust your ability, and change your sensitivity to others' evaluation.
Anxiety and anxiety
Prospective parents who give birth at an advanced age generally face anxiety and anxiety. They worry about whether their physical fitness can cope with the risks of pregnancy and childbirth, and whether they can take care of their children. This restless and anxious mood may have a negative impact on physical and mental health.
To cope with this psychological barrier, prospective parents can try the following methods:
First, strengthen physical exercise and health management. Maintaining good physique, conducting regular physical examination and dealing with physical problems in time can enhance self-confidence and overcome insecurity.
Secondly, seek professional advice and support. Communicate with doctors or psychological consultants to understand the risks and challenges they face and learn coping skills.
Finally, actively participate in preparation and learning. Enrich your knowledge and skills, and increase your confidence and sense of security in the process of preparing for pregnancy, childbirth and childcare.
Pressure of family and marital relationship
Elderly childbearing is a challenge for husband wife relationship and family relationship. For prospective parents, they need to face new life changes and family responsibilities, which may bring pressure to the relationship between husband and wife. Especially when the child is born, the time and energy between husband and wife will be further dispersed, and the family relationship may suffer.
In order to alleviate this psychological barrier, prospective parents can consider the following methods:
First, strengthen communication and consensus between husband and wife. Before preparing for pregnancy, the couple should fully communicate and discuss the birth plan, and share the family responsibilities and tasks.
Secondly, cultivate the awareness of family cooperation. Both husband and wife should work together and support each other to form a joint force in child rearing.
Finally, seek family support and help. Establish good relations with family and friends, and understand, support and help each other.
Worries and anxieties
Prospective parents of elderly children should not only consider the growth and education of their children, but also consider their own pension issues. They worry that children will face care problems when they are old, which will lead to worries and anxiety.
To cope with this psychological barrier, prospective parents can try the following strategies:
First of all, we should plan for future pension issues. It includes economic planning, living environment and social support to ensure the quality of life for the elderly.
Secondly, establish a good parent-child relationship. Cultivate children's independence and sense of responsibility, enhance their care ability, and provide more choices and support for their own pension.
Finally, seek professional legal and financial advice. Understand legal and financial knowledge to ensure their own rights and interests.
To sum up, the psychological barriers of elderly childbearing can be solved through active coping. Prospective parents can overcome these obstacles by changing their social attitudes, strengthening physical management, seeking professional support, establishing good family relationships and planning for future pension issues. The most important thing is to believe in your choice, have a positive attitude, and be ready for the upcoming new life stage.
