The Influence of Older Childbearing on Female Fertility
In recent years, with the development of society and people's pursuit of personal career, more and more women choose to postpone childbearing, and the elderly childbearing has an important impact on women's fertility. This article will elaborate on the influence of elderly childbearing on women's fertility from four aspects: physiology, psychology, society and economy.
Physiological aspects
First, the ovarian function of elderly women gradually declines, and the quality and quantity of eggs will also be affected. The fertility of women began to decline sharply after the age of 35. With the increase of age, the chance of having a healthy baby became smaller and smaller. Research shows that older women are more likely to have chromosomal abnormalities than younger women, which increases the risk of fetal malformation or abortion.
Secondly, older women may face more pregnancy complications. For example, hypertension, diabetes, abortion during pregnancy, etc. As blood vessels become brittle and metabolism slows down, older women are more likely to have these health problems during pregnancy and have a greater impact on fertility.
In addition, older women have a greater risk of complications after pregnancy. Such as pre eclampsia, placental abruption, etc. These complications not only pose a threat to maternal health, but also affect the growth and development of the fetus.
Psychological aspects
Older childbearing also has an impact on women's psychological state. Due to the traditional cognition of social concepts and the pressure of age growth, many elderly mothers may face negative emotions such as anxiety, fear and self blame. These psychological pressures will not only affect the physiological status of women, but also have a negative impact on the development of the fetus.
In addition, older women may feel more pressure and burden during pregnancy and child rearing. Compared with young mothers, the physical strength and energy of older women are relatively weak, and it is more difficult for them to cope with the needs and care of their children. This psychological stress may lead to an increased risk of postpartum depression.
At the same time, elderly childbearing may bring women a sense of loss of freedom. When the children grow up, women may still have to take care of their elderly parents, which makes it impossible for women to really enjoy their old age. This psychological burden may have a negative impact on women's physical health.
Social aspects
In the social aspect, the elderly childbearing may be subject to family and social pressure. Family members may be worried about women's health problems and the risk of the fetus, which may lead to tension in family relations. The various prejudices and criticisms of the society against the elderly childbearing will also bring psychological pressure and trouble to women.
In addition, older women may face more difficulties and unfair treatment in the workplace. Postponing childbearing may affect women's career development and even make them lose job opportunities. Lack of stable economic income may further aggravate women's anxiety and pressure.
Economic aspects
Older childbearing also has an important impact on women's economic situation. Delaying childbearing may mean that women have to invest more time and energy in their careers, which may lead to their economic losses. At the same time, older women need to bear more medical expenses and children's education costs, which is also a challenge to the family's economic situation.
In addition, elderly childbearing may also have an impact on women's retirement plans and pensions. Postponing childbearing may delay women's retirement time, and correspondingly affect the time and amount of pension they enjoy.
Summary
To sum up, the impact of elderly childbearing on female fertility is mainly manifested in physiological, psychological, social and economic aspects. Physiologically, elderly women face an increased risk of ovarian dysfunction and pregnancy complications. Psychologically, giving birth at an advanced age may increase the risk of psychological stress and depression. In society, elderly childbearing may be subject to family and social pressure and prejudice. Economically, giving birth at an advanced age may hinder women's career development and increase their economic burden. Therefore, women should consider all aspects of factors and make decisions suitable for themselves when choosing to give birth.
