Preamble:

Recently, an article titled "Obstetrics has changed, 20 years ago there were 8 caesarean sections a night, and now there may be none" has attracted widespread attention on the Internet. In the article, an obstetrician talks about his many years of work experience, as well as some views and insights on the current situation of obstetrics. Doctors said that with the development of society and the advancement of science and technology, obstetrics has undergone earth-shaking changes, and these changes have also directly affected the work of obstetricians and the demographic structure of the whole society.

1. The obstetrician talks about the obstetric changes

The obstetrician mentioned in the article that he has been working in obstetrics for more than 20 years, and in the past 20 years, the changes in the field of obstetrics are too great, and it is simply "a world of difference".

Twenty years ago, maternity hospitals were very busy every night, because at that time, caesarean sections were not uncommon, and some hospitals could even have 8 caesarean sections in one night. In addition, most of the expectant mothers who came to give birth at that time were young women in their 20s, and the entire obstetrics department was full of youthful vitality.

However, with the continuous development of society and the progress of science and technology, obstetrics is completely different now, the proportion of caesarean sections is getting lower and lower, and some hospitals even have a situation of "zero caesarean section". Moreover, there has been a noticeable change in the number of expectant mothers who come to give birth, and the main force is no longer young women in their 20s, but middle-aged women over 30 years old.

2. A number of hospitals have suspended obstetric services

With the change of obstetrics, more and more hospitals have begun to stop obstetric delivery services, which has directly led to the continuous decline in the number of newborns, and the entire obstetrics field is also facing huge challenges and crises.

For obstetricians, such a change is undoubtedly a huge test, because most of the current expectant mothers are middle-aged women over 30 years old, and their physical condition and reproductive risk are much higher than that of young women, which also brings great difficulties and challenges to the work of obstetricians.

For the whole society, the change of obstetrics also means a huge adjustment of the demographic structure, if the number of newborn births continues to decline, then it will have a great impact on the development and stability of the whole society.

3. Causes of obstetric changes

So, what is causing such a dramatic change in obstetrics?

In fact, behind the changes in obstetrics, there may be multiple factors hidden in society.

First of all, modern women have more independent choices, they can choose the time of childbirth according to their actual situation, and with the continuous progress of science and technology, it is becoming easier and easier to delay childbirth, which is also an important reason why middle-aged women over 30 years old are the main force in obstetrics.

Secondly, young people may have a certain change in their perception of fertility, and they are more willing to consider childbearing after their careers are stable and their economic conditions are better, which is why most of the current expectant mothers are middle-aged women over 30 years old.

In addition, economic pressure is also an important reason for affecting the willingness to have children, with the continuous development of society, the cost of living is getting higher and higher, so that many young families want to have a child but are discouraged, which also directly leads to the decline in the number of newborns.

Fourth, how to view obstetric changes

How should we view the changes in obstetrics?

First of all, we should fully respect each family's choice to have children, whether they choose to delay childbearing or choose not to have children, they should be treated with due respect and understanding.

Secondly, in the face of changes in obstetrics, we should also have a holistic concept, not only see the immediate problems, but ignore the deep-seated reasons behind them, and should find solutions from the economic, policy, social and other aspects to provide more support and help for young families to give birth.

Finally, it is hoped that through the changes in obstetrics, we can arouse widespread attention and thinking in the society, so that more people can understand the importance of fertility, so as to form a reasonable concept of fertility, and make their own efforts and contributions to the stable growth of population and the sustainable development of society.

Epilogue:

The change of obstetrics is not only a result of medical progress, but also a true portrayal of social development and demographic change, I hope that through such changes, more people can pay attention to fertility problems, form a correct concept of fertility, and work together for the healthy development of the population and the sustainable progress of society!