The truth of elder childbearing: psychological pressure
With the social progress and the improvement of people's living standards, more and more middle-aged couples choose to delay childbearing until they reach their old age. However, the elderly childbearing is also accompanied by a series of psychological pressures. Despite the progress of modern medicine and high-tech assisted reproductive technology, it can not eliminate the psychological problems caused by elderly childbearing.
1. Worry about children's health
For pregnant women in their later years, one of the biggest psychological pressures is to worry about the health of their children. With the growth of age, the function of female reproductive system will gradually decline, which will increase some risks and problems when the child is born. For example, hypertension, diabetes, Down syndrome, etc. This kind of worry will also produce psychological pressure on women. During pregnancy and prenatal period, women are particularly worried about the health of their children, which inevitably leads to anxiety and fear.
In addition, worrying about the growth and development of children is also a psychological challenge that older pregnant women often face. Children born in later years may face higher risk of illness and intellectual development problems. This kind of worry often causes parents' psychological pressure, demands too much on children, pays too much attention to their physical and intellectual development, and brings unnecessary pressure to children.
2. Family and social pressure
In addition to worrying about the health of their children, couples who give birth in their later years have to face pressure from family and society. The family may have negative views on elderly childbearing, and parents, relatives and friends may give the couple corresponding pressure and comments. For example, some people think that they are not able to educate and raise future children. This kind of social pressure will have a certain impact on the couple's psychological state, feel extremely regretful, have a sense of guilt, and even be criticized and ridiculed by people around.
In addition, couples who give birth in their later years will also suffer from economic and professional pressure. They may need to change their work plans or postpone retirement to meet the needs of their children. This change will also have a certain negative impact on their psychology and aggravate their anxiety and insecurity.
3. Adjustment of lifestyle
Couples who give birth in their later years need to make many lifestyle adjustments while preparing for the children, which brings them great psychological pressure. They need to rethink their life plans, including the adjustment of housing, savings, family time and working time. For example, the arrival of children may force them to find more housing space, or rearrange their working hours to accompany their children more.
In addition, couples who give birth at an advanced age may also face physical challenges. Women who are pregnant in their later years need to pay more attention to their physical health, and carry out more physical examinations and regular observation when necessary. This change and adjustment will also bring them a certain degree of psychological burden.
4. Pressure of preparation and planning
Couples who give birth in their later years need to go through more preparation and planning, and pay more attention to their own health and the health of their children from before to after pregnancy. This process itself is a huge psychological pressure. They need to consult professional doctors and maternity hospitals for more examinations to ensure their own and children's health.
In addition, couples also need to pay attention to various problems and challenges in the growth of their children. They need to pay attention to the education and cultivation of children, provide a suitable upbringing environment, and plan the future education and growth path. These requirements require extra preparation and planning for the couple, which will bring them pressure both economically and psychologically.
Summary
The psychological pressure brought about by elderly childbearing mainly includes worries about children's health problems, family and social pressure, challenges of lifestyle adjustment, and pressure of preparation and planning. These pressures can lead to unhealthy psychological states such as anxiety, restlessness and guilt for couples. Therefore, for couples who plan to give birth at an advanced age, they need to fully understand these psychological pressures before they decide to welcome their children, and communicate with their families, friends and professional doctors to reduce the impact of these pressures on their mental health.
