What are the challenges of elder childbearing
Elderly childbearing means that women are pregnant and have babies at the age of 35 and above. In recent years, with the improvement of social and economic conditions and the rise of the concept of late marriage and late childbearing, more and more women choose to postpone childbearing. However, the elderly childbearing also brings a series of challenges. This article will elaborate from four aspects: physical health, infertility risk, infant health and psychological pressure.
good health
As women grow older, their ovarian function will gradually decline, and the number and quality of eggs will also decrease. This will lead to decreased fertility and increase the risk of infertility. At the same time, older pregnant women also face more risks of pregnancy complications, such as hypertension, gestational diabetes and oligohydramnios. These diseases can have a serious impact on maternal and fetal health. Therefore, women who give birth at an advanced age need to have a comprehensive physical examination before pregnancy to ensure that their physical condition is suitable for pregnancy and childbirth.
With the development of medical technology, some hospitals have provided assisted reproductive technologies, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and egg freezing, to help older women increase the probability of pregnancy. But these techniques are not completely safe, and the pregnancy success rate is also low. In addition, these technologies also need some economic support, increasing the economic burden. Therefore, physical health is the primary challenge facing the elderly childbearing.
Infertility risk
The decline of ovarian function in elderly women will lead to an increased risk of infertility or infertility. The older women are, the lower their chances of obtaining high-quality eggs. At the same time, male fertility will also decline with age. This means that older couples will encounter greater difficulties in childbirth.
Infertility has a great impact on the physical and mental health of both spouses. They may face problems such as family pressure, doubts from relatives and friends, and their own anxiety. In this case, couples need to seek professional medical help and take appropriate treatment methods. However, the process of treating infertility is often long and arduous, which requires not only the support and understanding of both spouses, but also the professional guidance of the medical team.
Infant health
The infant health of elderly pregnant women is also a focus of attention. Research shows that the babies born by older pregnant women may face greater risks of birth defects and chromosomal abnormalities. For example, Down syndrome and congenital heart disease. These problems not only bring physical difficulties to the newborn, but also cause additional pressure and burden to the family and society.
In order to reduce the risk of childbirth of elderly pregnant women, the hospital introduced non-invasive prenatal screening and amniocentesis and other technologies in prenatal examination, which can help pregnant women understand the health status of the fetus and take corresponding measures in time. In addition, scientific diet management, proper exercise and avoiding bad living habits such as staying up late also play a positive role in safeguarding fetal health.
Psychological pressure
Postponing childbearing and elder childbearing are often accompanied by psychological pressure on both spouses. Women are prone to anxiety and fear when facing the decline of fertility and the increase of fertility risk. Men may also face anxiety and sense of responsibility in the role of father. Anxiety and stress of both husband and wife will affect each other, deepening psychological distress.
Psychological support and counseling play an important role in the process of elderly childbearing. Family and society should give understanding and support to couples and encourage them to actively face reproductive challenges. At the same time, hospitals and professional institutions should also provide psychological services and assistance to help couples relieve pressure and strengthen psychological construction.
summary
Older childbearing brings challenges to physical health, infertility risk, infant health and psychological pressure. Facing these challenges, elderly couples need to find solutions from physical examination and health care, professional treatment and assisted reproductive technology, prenatal screening and child health care. At the same time, families, society and medical institutions should also provide support and quality services to help couples successfully realize their desire to give birth at an advanced age.
