1、 Medical perspective
Elderly childbearing refers to the phenomenon that women are over 35 years old and pregnant. With the development of society and the improvement of women's education, more and more women choose to postpone childbearing. However, due to physiological changes, elderly pregnancy may bring a certain degree of mental stress.
First, the female reproductive system gradually gets older after entering middle age, the secretion of ovulatory stimulating hormone decreases, and the ovarian function decreases, leading to the decline of egg quality and fertility. This means that older pregnant women need to face greater difficulties in childbirth. It is conceivable that they are worried and anxious about the outcome of childbirth, which inevitably brings mental pressure.
Secondly, the elderly childbearing increases the risk of infertility and birth defects. Research shows that pregnant women over 35 are more likely to have pregnancy complications, fetal malformations, congenital diseases, etc. than young women. This will cause women to worry about the health of the fetus and increase their mental burden.
In addition, pregnancy discomfort symptoms are more common in older pregnant women, including pregnancy reaction, fatigue, insomnia, etc. These discomfort will affect the physical and mental health of pregnant women, making them more prone to anxiety, depression and other psychological problems.
2、 Social perspective
In addition to medical reasons, elderly childbearing will also be affected by social factors, thus increasing mental pressure.
First of all, the pressure of social concepts is one of the main factors. In the traditional concept, women should have completed the task of childbirth after middle age. If they choose to postpone childbirth, they may be denied and criticized by their families. Women may feel the pressure from family and society, resulting in anxiety, self blame and other emotions.
Secondly, economic pressure is also a problem. Women who have given birth at an advanced age usually have a stable source of work and income, and maintaining a balance between work and family may increase pressure on them. At the same time, the pregnant health care and medical expenses of elderly pregnant women are usually higher, which may lead to increased financial pressure.
Finally, the conflict between older pregnancy and career development may also lead to mental stress. In China, women often face more challenges and discrimination in the workplace competition. If the time of pregnancy conflicts with the progress of work, women may feel confused and contradictory, resulting in anxiety and pressure.
3、 Psychological perspective
The elderly pregnancy also has a certain impact on women's psychological status.
First, women may face loneliness. Because of their older age, their friends or women of the same age around them have entered menopause or have finished giving birth, while they are still pregnant. This sense of loneliness may increase women's anxiety about marriage and family, thus increasing mental stress.
Secondly, giving birth at an advanced age may make women feel uncomfortable with their physical changes. With the growth of age, there will be some changes in body function and shape, which may cause women to have negative emotions about their bodies, thus affecting their mental health.
In addition, the concept of pregnancy and childcare will also affect women's psychological status. With the growth of age, women may have higher expectations and requirements for life and child rearing, which will increase their mental pressure.
4、 Family perspective
Older pregnant women also need to face pressure from their families.
First, the increase in family responsibilities may make women feel more stressed. Older childbearing means that women should take the responsibility of raising children and caring for their elderly parents at the same time, which is a difficult task for women and may lead to increased mental pressure on them.
Secondly, changes in family relationships may have an impact on women. There may be conflicts between husband and wife due to disagreement about wanting children, and both husband and wife may be anxious about the future of their children. These family problems will further affect women's mental state.
Finally, although the support and encouragement of family members to women is crucial, they sometimes bring extra mental pressure to women due to excessive care. Family members pay special attention to the health of elderly pregnant women and the safety of the fetus, which may make women feel stressed and nervous.
Summary
In a word, the elderly childbearing will lead to the increase of women's mental pressure in many aspects such as medicine, society, psychology and family. Nevertheless, women can reduce stress through active response and appropriate support. Understanding the risks and challenges of elderly childbearing, seeking help from professional medical institutions, actively adjusting mentality and communicating with family members are all ways to relieve mental stress. Let women feel support from society and affirmation of their own ability in the process of giving birth at an advanced age, which can help them overcome the challenges of pregnancy at an advanced age and realize a better future for their families and individuals.
