The Influence of Older Childbearing on Couple Relationship and Family Economy
With the progress of society and the improvement of medical conditions, more and more couples choose to postpone the childbearing age. However, the elderly childbearing will have a certain impact on the relationship between husband and wife and family economy. This article will discuss the impact from four aspects: emotional, physical, economic and social aspects.
1、 Affection
First of all, elderly childbearing may exacerbate anxiety and stress between couples. Previous studies have shown that women are prone to emotional fluctuations and insecurity due to changes in hormone levels and decline in physiological functions after menopause. In the face of the uncertainty and risk of elderly childbearing, communication and support between couples become particularly important.
Secondly, the elderly childbearing may cause problems in the relationship between husband and wife. Due to the pressure and anxiety of childbirth, the intimate relationship and sexual life between husband and wife may be affected. Both husband and wife need to fully communicate, understand each other's needs and concerns, and find appropriate ways to relieve pressure.
Finally, the elderly childbearing may also have an impact on the distribution of family roles between husband and wife. In the process of elderly childbearing, couples may need to adjust their work and family responsibilities to meet various challenges in the process of childbearing. This is a big life adjustment for both husband and wife, which requires mutual understanding and support.
2、 Physical impact
Older childbearing has a significant impact on women's health and physiological functions. The increase of female age means the decrease of fertility, which may increase the risk of pregnancy. In addition, complications during pregnancy and the risk of birth defects of infants will also increase with age. Therefore, couples who give birth at an advanced age need to pay more attention to pregnancy health and fetal development, and actively prevent and treat related diseases.
At the same time, the elderly childbearing also has a certain impact on men. The quality and quantity of male sperm decrease with age, which may lead to the decline of fertility. Therefore, both husband and wife need to pay attention to a healthy lifestyle and maintain good living habits to improve the success rate of childbirth.
3、 Economic impact
The elderly childbearing will also have a certain impact on the family economy. First of all, with the growth of age, one of the couples may need to reduce working hours or give up work to meet the needs of childbirth. This will reduce the income source of the family and impose a certain burden on the family economy.
Second, it may cost more money for medical treatment and health management. Medical expenses such as health monitoring during pregnancy and fetal development examination need to be taken into account. In addition, in case of complications or special needs of the baby, the family also needs to bear additional medical costs.
Finally, the elderly childbearing may also increase the educational burden of families. Considering the educational expenses of children and long-term support needs, couples need to make economic planning in advance to ensure the sustainable development of the family economy.
4、 Social impact
The elderly childbearing will also have a certain impact on the social level. First of all, the change of social concepts and values may cause pressure and discrimination to the elderly couples. In the traditional concept, older women's childbearing is regarded as inappropriate and high-risk behavior, which may lead to criticism and negative views of people around.
Secondly, the demand for social resources by elderly childbearing will also bring some pressure. Due to the special needs of pregnancy and childbirth and the special needs of children, society may need to provide more support and services, including medical resources, children's education resources and social welfare.
In general, the elderly childbearing will have a certain impact on the relationship between husband and wife and family economy. Couples need to face emotional pressure and physical challenges, and actively respond to economic and social changes. Only through mutual support and reasonable planning can we balance reproductive needs and personal development and achieve family health and happiness.
