Possible risks and impacts of elderly childbearing on couples and babies
Elderly childbearing refers to childbearing when the woman is over 35 years old or the man is over 40 years old. With the development of social economy and the change of people's concept of marriage and childbearing, the phenomenon of elderly childbearing has gradually increased. However, compared with young couples, elderly childbearing has some possible risks and impacts on couples and babies.
1. Childbearing difficulties and infertility
Age is an important factor affecting female fertility, and female reproductive system will age and function decline with age. After the age of 30, the number and quality of eggs have declined significantly, which may lead to fertility difficulties and infertility. At the same time, the quality and quantity of male sperm will also decline with the increase of age, increasing the difficulty for couples to conceive.
In addition to birth difficulties and infertility, older childbearing also increases the risk of complications during pregnancy. For example, older pregnant women are more likely to suffer from gestational diabetes, pregnancy induced hypertension, pre eclampsia and other diseases, which pose a threat to the health of pregnant women.
During childbirth, assisted reproductive technology (such as IVF) may be required to increase the probability of pregnancy. However, these technologies have a certain burden on the body, and do not guarantee success. Couples may need to go through multiple treatments to successfully conceive, which brings some psychological and economic pressure to couples.
2. Baby's health risks
Older childbearing has a certain impact on baby's health. The increase in female age is related to the increase in the probability of chromosomal abnormalities (such as Down syndrome) at birth. These chromosomal abnormalities may lead to a series of physical and mental disorders during the growth and development of the baby. In addition, babies born to older pregnant women also have a higher risk of birth defects, including heart problems, neural tube defects, etc.
The children of elderly pregnant women may also face more psychological problems and pressure. The health status of elderly parents is relatively poor, and they may not be able to provide adequate care and care for their children as young parents do. In addition, the baby may face the risk of losing parental care at an early stage, which has a negative impact on the growth and development of the baby.
3. Economic pressure
Older childbearing has greater economic pressure on couples. Elderly childbearing may require assisted reproductive technology or medical means, which are expensive. At the same time, the elderly during pregnancy and postpartum may need more rigorous medical monitoring and care, increasing medical costs. Moreover, when the couple is older, their own economic situation may have been relatively difficult, and the cost of children's education, upbringing and other costs will also cause greater economic pressure on the couple.
In addition, the elderly childbearing may affect the couple's career and economic stability. Women need to take a long maternity leave during pregnancy and postpartum, and women also need more time and energy to take care of their babies. This will lead to the interruption of women in the workplace and reduce the opportunities for career development and income level.
4. Life span of parents and family stability
Older childbearing may also have an impact on parents' longevity and family stability. Older parents may have weaker health conditions and may not live as long as younger parents. This means that the baby may lose the care and support of his grandparents at an early stage.
In terms of family stability, the elderly childbearing may bring many uncertainties to the couple's life. Couples may need to take care of their elderly parents while raising their babies. Economic pressure, time allocation and other issues may bring confusion and contradictions to couples, affecting family harmony and stability.
summary
Older childbearing has certain risks and impacts on couples and babies. Women may face fertility difficulties and infertility, while babies may face a higher risk of birth defects. At the same time, economic pressure, parents' life expectancy and family stability are also challenges brought by older childbearing. Couples should fully understand and weigh these risks and impacts, and make wise decisions.
