The economic impact of elderly childbearing on families
Elderly childbearing refers to pregnancy and childbirth when a woman is over 35 years old. For families, elderly childbearing will bring a series of economic impacts.
First of all, elderly childbearing increases the medical expenses of families. With the increase of age, the pregnant ability of women decreases, and the difficulty of pregnancy increases. Many elderly couples may need physical examination, diagnosis and treatment in different hospitals. This includes routine health examination, in vitro fertilization, receiving different pregnancy assistance technologies, etc. These are relatively expensive medical services, posing challenges to family economic conditions.
Secondly, the medical care costs of elderly pregnant women and newborns are also a burden. Older women face more potential health risks, so they need more medical monitoring and care. At the same time, babies born to elderly mothers may also face greater health risks and need more medical attention. These additional medical expenses will increase the family's financial pressure.
Finally, the elderly childbearing may have a certain impact on the family's income source. Women may need longer maternity leave after giving birth at an advanced age, which means that they temporarily quit their jobs and reduce the family's source of income. In addition, the problem of lack of income is even more serious when both husband and wife quit their jobs to take care of their children wholeheartedly.
The psychological influence of elderly childbearing on families
The elderly childbearing will also have a certain impact on the family's psychological status.
First of all, both husband and wife may face greater anxiety and pressure for elderly childbearing. Because of age, there are many uncertainties and risks in elderly pregnancy. Couples may feel worried and nervous about whether they can successfully conceive and give birth to a healthy baby.
Secondly, elderly pregnancy may lead to poor communication and increased quarrels between couples. Because couples may have different opinions on the issue of elderly childbearing, and they may have different views in view of the reality of the family and personal wishes. This is prone to friction and contradiction.
In addition, the elderly childbearing may also have an impact on the existing children of the family. If the couple already have children, the elderly childbearing will make the age gap between the children of the family larger. This may lead to changes and adjustments in family relationships. Children may face problems such as jealousy and loneliness.
The Influence of Elderly Childbearing on Family Social Support
The elderly childbearing will also have a certain impact on the family's social support.
First of all, the prejudice and concept of the society towards elder childbearing make it difficult for families to get understanding and support. Because in society, the traditional idea is that the older the person is, the higher the fertility risk is. Families may be negatively evaluated and criticized by the outside world, which will bring psychological pressure and trouble to them.
Secondly, elderly mothers may face questions and pressure from family, friends and social circles. They may be commented and worried by people around them, and may be interfered by relatives and friends groups with different opinions. This will put the family in a state of tension and embarrassment.
In addition, older childbearing may mean the need for more social resources and support. We need to find suitable hospitals and doctors to accept professional assisted reproductive technology. These resources may be limited, and families need to spend more time and energy to seek and compete with others for resources.
Summary
The impact of elderly childbearing on families is multifaceted. Economically, elderly childbearing has increased medical expenses, posing a challenge to the family's economic situation; Psychologically, giving birth at an advanced age will bring anxiety and pressure to both husband and wife, and increase the difficulty of communication and quarrel within the family; In terms of social support, families may face social prejudice and pressure, and need more social resources and support. Therefore, for families planning to give birth at an advanced age, these impacts need to be carefully considered, and comprehensive preparations and planning should be made.
