Exciting news is flooding the entertainment world! With several actresses in their mid-to-late 40s announcing pregnancies, the perception that late pregnancy is difficult is slowly changing.
At the center of this trend is Tang Wei. Born in 1979, she recently captured public attention by announcing her second pregnancy. Since it sounded more like an unexpected joy than a planned one, there is talk of a natural pregnancy, offering realistic hope to women in similar age groups.
Around the same time, Han Da-gam (born 1980) and Kim Min-kyung (born 1981) also shared their pregnancy news. Han Da-gam received many congratulations after revealing she succeeded with IVF on her very first try. Whether through medical assistance or naturally, they all share the common experience of “late pregnancy.”
Choi Ji-woo is also a well-known example, having given birth to her first child at age 46. After welcoming her daughter two years into her marriage, she even called herself the “icon of late childbirth.” Recently, she has been naturally sharing her life as a 50-year-old mother raising her five-year-old daughter.
Medically, women aged 35 and older are classified as advanced maternal age. Risks of complications increase after 40, and the probability of pregnancy drops due to decreased ovarian function. However, today’s medical environment is different. With the development of assisted reproductive technology, precise prenatal testing, and systematic maternal care, childbirth for mothers in their 40s is steadily increasing or remaining stable.
Experts emphasize that the stability of the pregnancy and the childbirth process is more important than the success of the pregnancy itself. For late pregnancies, thorough health management, regular check-ups, and lifestyle adjustments are essential.
As social structures lead to later marriages and childbirth, pregnancy in one’s 40s is becoming a more realistic option. In this changing landscape, the happy news from these female stars feels even more heartwarming.
