The issue of a later pregnancy in the planning of a family is set by millions of women, according to an online edition for girls and women from 14 to 35 years old Pannochka. net From the biological point of view, giving birth at an age is not recommended - after 30-35 years the probability of complications of pregnancy and malformations increases significantly.

But there is another side to the coin.

When weighing the pros and cons of late pregnancy, it is important to take into account not only physical, but also psychological factors. The latest data of psychologists confirm: the older mother, the less emotional problems arise in children and the more "rational" their upbringing.

These are the conclusions of Professor of Psychology Dion Sommer (Dion Sommer) of Aarhus BSS.

Even earlier, scientists discovered another phenomenon: the older mother, the lower the level of stress during pregnancy and in the first months after childbirth. This is a very important advantage for the baby.

Now it was found out that mums in the age of the best way promote psychoemotional development of the child. Unfortunately, the "effect of late pregnancy" by the age of 15 gradually fades away.

Why do women decide on late pregnancy?.

Experts call three main reasons why women are delayed with the birth of the first child:.

- Modern man lives much longer.

- Opportunities for education and career growth have expanded.

- Contraception has become a reliable and affordable tool for family planning In 2015, the average age of the first pregnancy in Denmark was 30.9 years. Compared to 1985, the proportion of children born after the age of 40 increased fourfold! Despite the fears of doctors, women are driven by socio-economic factors and new opportunities.

Pros and cons of late pregnancy.

The main drawbacks of modern medicine are:.

- Probability of the birth of a child with physical anomalies.

- High risk of complications of pregnancy, miscarriage, premature birth. The advantages of late pregnancy lie in the psychological plane:.

- Less stress in pregnancy.

- The best intellectual, speech development of the child.

- Less risk of behavioral, social and emotional problems True, the new study severely limits the time frame for the "late pregnancy effect". According to scientists, she herself at an age controls the behavior of a child at a younger age better, but by the end of the 15th year all children for some reason "equalize".

Why is this happening?.

The answer to this question is still in the sphere of conjectures and hypotheses.

Professor Sommer believes that a mother at an age is able to establish a more stable relationship with the child, she is more educated, independent and financially secure.

But even if you remove money and diplomas from the equation, there remains a psychological maturity - an indispensable quality.

"We know that over the years people become more flexible, tolerant to others. And we ourselves feel better, more confident. High psychological maturity of mother is useful in raising a child. It allows you to educate, not punishing, "the author of the study.

Details can be found in the European Journal of Developmental Psychology.

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