Late pregnancies have been put in the spotlight after Katrina Kaif and Bharti Singh announced that they are set to embrace motherhood. Katrina Kaif announced her first pregnancy with Vicky Kaushal at 42. The actress is due to deliver later this month. Bharti Singh has also announced her second pregnancy at 41 after welcoming her first child at the age of 38. Reports also suggest that Sonam Kapoor is likely to embrace motherhood for the second time, though the actress has not announced the news of her pregnancy yet.
What do doctors have to say about late pregnancy?
While not unheard of, women bearing children after the age of 35 is considered rare. Some even warn against such ‘late pregnancies’, citing risks and challenges to both mother and the baby. Speaking with Republic World, Dr Gaya