introduction
Elderly childbearing refers to the phenomenon that women become pregnant and give birth at the age of 35 and above. With the progress of society and the development of science and technology, the number of elderly births is increasing gradually worldwide. This article will elaborate on the history of the birth of the elderly from the perspective of historical background, medical technology, social factors and influences.
historical background
The phenomenon of elder childbearing is related to many factors, such as social and economic development, medical technology progress and social environment. In the past decades, with the improvement of people's living standards, the improvement of women's education level and the increase of career development opportunities, women began to delay the childbearing age. In addition, the change of social concepts has also created conditions for the elderly childbearing. The previous society generally believed that it was a normal phenomenon for women to become pregnant and have children within a certain age range, but now more and more societies begin to recognize women's right to delay childbearing.
It is difficult to define the exact time when the elderly childbearing started, but with new technology and changing social attitudes, the elderly childbearing is gradually popularized worldwide.
Medical technology
With the progress of medical technology, assisted reproductive technology has become an important means for older women to achieve fertility. In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET) is the most common assisted reproductive technology, which can help women get pregnant at a higher age. The first successful clinical application of this technology was in the 1970s. So far, there have been millions of successful elderly mothers.
In addition, the development of frozen egg technology also provides more options for older women to delay childbearing. Women can freeze their own healthy eggs for future use. The development of this technology has enabled women to pursue their careers at a higher age and choose to be pregnant when they are happy, instead of being restricted by their physiological age.
Social factors and impacts
The popularity of women's elderly childbearing is also related to the change of social concepts. In the past, it was a "must" concept for women to conceive and bear within a certain age range, but with the change of the times, women gradually gained more freedom and choice. More and more women choose to delay childbearing in order to pursue their own career and personal development. In addition, society's acceptance of women's childbearing age is also gradually increasing.
However, the elderly childbearing has also brought new social problems. Due to the relatively poor physical condition of the elderly women, the health risks of the fetus and pregnant women also increase accordingly. Medical institutions and government departments also need to formulate relevant policies and guidance for elderly childbearing to ensure the health of elderly mothers and fetuses.
summary
Elderly childbearing is the result of women's pursuit of career and free choice, as well as the embodiment of the transformation of medical technology and social concepts. With the development of medical technology and the change of social concepts, the elderly childbearing is becoming more and more common in the world. However, the elderly childbirth also brings new challenges and problems, which requires medical institutions and the government to formulate relevant policies and guidance to ensure the health of elderly mothers and fetuses.
