What are the effects of elderly childbearing on mothers?

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The Influence of Elderly Childbearing on Mother's Health

Elderly childbearing refers to the pregnancy of women over 35 years old. With the development of society, more and more women choose to postpone childbearing, which also leads to the increase of elderly childbearing. However, the elderly childbearing has some potential effects on mothers' health.

1. Increased fertility risk

The growth of female age means that the functions of all aspects of the body gradually decline, including ovarian function, uterine function and hormone level. These factors make older mothers face more reproductive risks. Research shows that women over 35 years old are more likely to suffer from complications such as hypertension, gestational diabetes and postpartum hemorrhage during pregnancy than young mothers. In addition, the fetus of elderly mothers is also more prone to chromosomal abnormalities and congenital malformations.

Moreover, older mothers usually need more prenatal examination and treatment to ensure the safety of mother and baby. This not only increases the economic burden, but also may cause psychological pressure and anxiety.

2. Increased psychological pressure

For older mothers, it may take longer to get pregnant, which brings them great psychological pressure. Many girls feel anxious, depressed and disappointed in the process of trying to conceive. These negative emotions may have a negative impact on their physical and mental health.

In addition, older mothers face more social pressure and criticism. In some areas where traditional ideas are more conservative, people hold negative views on elderly childbearing. Older mothers may face criticism from relatives and friends and social discrimination, which further aggravates their psychological burden.

3. Lifestyle adjustment

Older mothers generally need to do more physical adjustment during pregnancy. Physical changes and pregnancy discomfort may affect mother's work and life. For example, during pregnancy, mothers may need to reduce or stop physical labor and increase rest time. In addition, older mothers generally need more nutrition supplements and physical examinations to ensure the health of the fetus. These adjustments may have a certain impact and inconvenience on mother's daily life.

At the same time, elderly mothers may need more company and care. Considering their physical condition and age, their families and partners may need more care and help. This may bring changes to family and personal life.

4. Mom's future life

Older childbearing may have an impact on the future life of mothers. Older mothers mean that by the time their children reach adulthood, they may already be very old. This has a certain impact on children's education and future development. In addition, elderly mothers also need to face aging and more health problems.

In general, elderly childbearing may have an impact on the physical and mental health of mothers. The increase of fertility risk, the increase of psychological pressure, the adjustment of lifestyle and the uncertainty of future life are all challenges faced by older mothers. Therefore, when considering childbearing, women should fully understand these effects, weigh the advantages and disadvantages, and consult doctors when necessary.