1、 Advantages of having children at an advanced age
Elderly childbearing refers to the pregnancy and childbirth of women over 35 years old. Corresponding to this is late childbirth, which means women are 25-34 years old and pregnant. Although the elderly childbearing has its disadvantages, it also has some advantages.
First, giving birth at an advanced age can provide more material and spiritual support for children. Generally speaking, elderly couples have more stable economic conditions, more successful careers, more time and energy to take care of their children's needs, and better living conditions.
Secondly, mothers who give birth at an advanced age generally have more abundant life experience and knowledge. This makes them more mature and rational, more capable of facing various challenges and difficulties in life, and more aware of how to educate and guide children to grow.
Third, children born at an advanced age can usually receive better family environment and family attention. As the elderly childbearing is often carefully planned and long-awaited, children will grow up in a family full of love and care, which is very beneficial to their physical and mental health.
2、 Disadvantages of elder childbearing
Although there are some advantages, there are also some disadvantages to consider.
First of all, the elderly childbearing may face more complications during pregnancy and childbirth. The increasing age of women will increase the risk of complications such as gestational diabetes, pregnancy induced hypertension, oligohydramnios, and also increase the probability of premature delivery and low birth weight infants.
Secondly, the elderly fertility increases the risk of chromosomal abnormalities. The increase of female age is closely related to the incidence of chromosomal abnormalities (such as Down syndrome). This is a huge psychological and economic burden for children and families.
Third, older childbearing may lead to greater differences in childbearing age. If the mother is too old, as the child grows, their physical strength and energy may not be as good as that of young mothers, and it is difficult to keep up with the pace of the child, affecting the parent-child relationship with the child.
3、 Suitable lifestyle
In the face of the disadvantages of elderly childbearing, a suitable lifestyle can help reduce risks and ensure the health of pregnant women and babies.
First of all, elderly expectant parents should fully carry out physical examination and consultation before pregnancy to understand their own physical conditions, so as to take appropriate health care measures in a timely manner.
Secondly, it is very important to maintain healthy living habits. Healthy diet, moderate exercise and regular work and rest time can help maintain maternal health and reduce complications.
Third, expectant mothers should pay more attention to their mental health. You can maintain a positive attitude and mood and obtain necessary support and help through communication with family and friends, participation in prenatal education courses and other ways.
4、 Summary
Older childbearing has its advantages and disadvantages. Advantages include better economic conditions, a more mature way of thinking, and a better family environment; Disadvantages include increased risk of complications during pregnancy, increased probability of chromosomal abnormalities, and differences in childbearing age.
In order to reduce risks, the suitable lifestyle should include physical examination, healthy diet, moderate exercise and good mental state. Under the guidance of hospitals such as Peking University First Hospital, Shanghai Women and Children's Health Hospital and other professional institutions, older expectant parents can better cope with the challenges of childbearing age and ensure the health of mothers and infants.
Therefore, before making the decision to give birth at an advanced age, prospective parents should carefully consider their own conditions, choose an appropriate lifestyle, and ensure that they can give their children the best growth environment and nurturing conditions.
