
Oscar-winning famous Hollywood actress Hilary Swank has revealed that she is expecting her third child at the age of 52. She released a fun video on social media with her husband Philip Schneider and her twin children, Aya and Om, announcing her pregnancy.
The birth of older mothers is a growing trend today, with the average age of mothers in England and Wales rising from 26.4 in the mid-1970s to 31.1 currently. Women show a greater tendency to have children later due to stabilizing their professional and financial situations, finding a suitable partner, and advancements in medical treatments.
Pregnancies beyond the age of fifty can pose certain medical risks, increasing the likelihood of conditions such as pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes. However, Hilary Swank had told a women's magazine about a year ago that she had frozen her eggs at the age of 37.
The ability to conceive naturally gradually decreases with age, and hospitals conduct special monitoring for women over 40. However, it is noteworthy that these celebrity pregnancy stories often involve the support of egg donors.
Proper management of existing health conditions before childbirth is crucial, and women who plan to have children in the future should consider egg freezing before the age of 35. Seeking medical advice and being aware of one's health conditions can help avoid problems.